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Lähmen Translations, meanings and synonyms
"Lähmen" is used as verb with the meaning of "paralyze", "cripple" or "immobilize".
Essential properties of "lähmen"
Its most important properties are:
Properties
- Infinitive: lähmen
- Simple past: lähmte
- Participle: gelähmt
regulartransitive
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 "lähmen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms
It has the meanings and uses detailed below:
1.) "To cause paralysis or immobility in a body part"
- Definition: "To cause paralysis or immobility in a part of the body."
- Translation(s): paralyze, cripple, immobilize
- Synonym(s): paralysieren, erstarren
- Antonym(s): bewegen, aktivieren
- Related word(s): Lähmung, gelähmt
📝 Some usage examples:
- Der Unfall hat seinen Arm gelähmt.
- Die Krankheit lähmt seine Bewegungen.
- Der Schock lähmte ihn für einen Moment.
2.) "To cause inactivity or hinder progress in a situation"
- Definition: "To cause inactivity or lack of action in a situation."
- Translation(s): paralyze, cripple, hinder, impede, bring to a standstill
- Synonym(s): blockieren, hemmen
- Antonym(s): fördern, beleben
- Related word(s): Lähmung, gelähmt
📝 Some usage examples:
- Die Bürokratie lähmt den Fortschritt.
- Die Angst lähmte die Verhandlungen.
- Der Streik lähmt die Produktion.