VERB
hämmern/ˈhɛmɐn/to hammer; to pound
hämmern is a German verb that means to hammer or to pound. It is pronounced /ˈhɛmɐn/. In conjugation, the simple past is "hämmerte" and the past participle is "gehämmert".
Definitions
1.to repeatedly hit something (especially with a hammer)(manually with a hammer)
a.to drive in (e.g., a nail) by striking repeatedly
Er hämmert einen Nagel in die Wand.—He is hammering a nail into the wall.
2.to make a loud, repetitive banging sound(fig., informal, loud repeated noise)
a.to beat or pound (figurative, e.g., on a door, keyboard, etc.)
Jemand hämmerte an die Tür.—Someone was banging on the door.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | hämmern |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | hämmere |
| Present (du) | hämmerst |
| Present (er/sie/es) | hämmert |
| Preterite (ich) | hämmerte |
| Participle II | gehämmert |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | hämmerte |
| Imperative (singular) | hämmere |
| Imperative (plural) | hämmert |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "hämmern" mean in English?
- "hämmern" means to hammer or to pound. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "hämmern"?
- "hämmern" is pronounced /ˈhɛmɐn/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "hämmern"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "hämmern" is "gehämmert", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "hämmern"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "hämmern" becomes "hämmerte" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "hämmern"?
- "hämmern" is a verb in German.
