Hämmern Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Hämmern" is used as verb with the meaning of "to hammer", "to pound" or "to bang".

Essential properties of "hämmern"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

  • Infinitive: hämmern
  • Simple past: hämmerte
  • Participle: gehämmert

See full conjugation of hämmern

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Note: These properties are not absolute. A transitive verb can be used intransitively and vice versa depending on context, and many verbs can be used reflexively even though they are not primarily reflexive.

Meanings of "hämmern" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To hit repeatedly with a hammer or similar object"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Er hämmert den Nagel in die Wand.He hammers the nail into the wall.
  2. Sie hämmert auf die Tür, bis jemand öffnet.She pounds on the door until someone opens it.
  3. Der Schmied hämmert das heiße Eisen.The blacksmith hammers the hot iron.

2.) "To make a loud, rhythmic sound"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Der Regen hämmert gegen das Fenster.The rain hammers against the window.
  2. Die Musik hämmert aus den Lautsprechern.The music pounds from the speakers.
  3. Sein Herz hämmert vor Aufregung.His heart throbs with excitement.
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