Klammern Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Klammern" is mainly used as verb meaning "cling", "hold on" or "grasp". It is also used as noun.

Essential properties of "Klammern"

Its most important properties are:

Properties as Verb

  • Infinitive: klammern
  • Simple past: klammerte
  • Participle: geklammert

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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.

Properties as Noun

  • Gender: masculine
  • Singular: der Klammern
  • Plural: die [n/a]

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

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To cling tightly to something or someone"

"Klammern", when used with this meaning, acts as verb.

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Das Kind klammert sich an seine Mutter.The child clings to its mother.
  2. Er klammert sich an die Hoffnung.He clings to hope.
  3. Sie klammert sich an den Ast.She clings to the branch.

2.) "Parentheses/brackets for enclosing information"

"Klammern", when used with this meaning, acts as noun.

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Setze den Satz in Klammern.Put the sentence in parentheses.
  2. Die Information steht in Klammern.The information is in parentheses.
  3. Er benutzt Klammern für die Anmerkungen.He uses brackets for the annotations.

3.) "To clip or fasten papers together"

"Klammern", when used with this meaning, acts as verb.

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Er klammert die Dokumente zusammen.He clips the documents together.
  2. Bitte klammern Sie die Papiere.Please clip the papers.
  3. Sie klammert die Blätter mit einem Clip.She clips the sheets with a clip.
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