NOUN
Hammer/ˈhamɐ/hammer; mallet; (slang) sensation
Hammer is a German noun that means hammer, mallet, or (slang) sensation. It is pronounced /ˈhamɐ/. As a noun it takes the article "der", with the plural form "Hämmer".
Definitions
1.a hand tool for hitting or breaking things(tool)
a.simple hand tool with a heavy metal head
Mit dem Hammer schlägt er den Nagel in die Wand.—He drives the nail into the wall with the hammer.
2.a small part inside a piano which strikes the string(music)
a.part of a mechanism
Die Hämmer im Klavier müssen regelmäßig überprüft werden.—The hammers in the piano must be checked regularly.
3.something or someone that is very impressive or sensational(slang)
a.(colloquial, used for emphasis)
Die Party gestern war echt der Hammer!—The party yesterday was really awesome!
Declension
Gendermasculine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | der Hammer | die Hämmer |
| Genitive | des Hammers | der Hämmer |
| Dative | dem Hammer | den Hämmern |
| Accusative | den Hammer | die Hämmer |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Hammer" mean in English?
- "Hammer" means hammer, mallet, or (slang) sensation. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Hammer"?
- "Hammer" is pronounced /ˈhamɐ/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Hammer" der, die, or das?
- "Hammer" is a masculine noun, so it takes the article "der".
- What is the plural of "Hammer"?
- The plural of "Hammer" is "Hämmer".
- What part of speech is "Hammer"?
- "Hammer" is a noun in German.
