hem in Czech

hem in Czech is lem, obruba, lemovat — hem means the folded and stitched edge of a piece of clothing or fabric, meant to stop it from fraying.

hem in Czech

lem

noun

(sewing) The border of an article of clothing doubled back and stitched together to finish the edge and prevent it from fraying.

obruba

noun

(sewing) The border of an article of clothing doubled back and stitched together to finish the edge and prevent it from fraying.

obruba

noun

A rim or margin of something.

lemovat

verb

(transitive) To shut in, enclose, confine; to surround something or someone in a confining way.

What does "hem" mean?

noun The folded and stitched edge of a piece of clothing or fabric, meant to stop it from fraying.
"The tailor took up the hem of the trousers so they would sit right at the ankle."
verb To sew a folded edge onto fabric, or (in the phrase "hem in") to surround and restrict someone or something.
"She hemmed the curtains herself instead of paying a seamstress."
interjection A throat-clearing sound made to fill a pause, show hesitation, or grab attention.
""Hem," he said, stalling for time before answering the awkward question."

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Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

hem in a sentence

The tailor took up the hem of the trousers so they would sit right at the ankle.
She caught her heel on the hem of her dress and nearly tripped.
She hemmed the curtains herself instead of paying a seamstress.
The village was hemmed in by mountains on every side.

Similar words in Czech

ahem

Common Czech translations

the of to and in I that for you it on with

Frequently asked questions

What is "hem" in Czech?

"hem" in Czech is lem, obruba, lemovat. hem means: The folded and stitched edge of a piece of clothing or fabric, meant to stop it from fraying.

How do you use "hem" in a sentence?

Example: "The tailor took up the hem of the trousers so they would sit right at the ankle." In Czech, "hem" is lem, obruba, lemovat.

Are there other ways to say "hem" in Czech?

Yes — Czech has 3 translations listed for "hem": lem, obruba, lemovat.

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