hammer in Dutch

hammer in Dutch is hamer, hameren, timmeren — hammer means a hand tool with a heavy head, used for driving nails, breaking things apart, or shaping metal.

hammer in Dutch

hamer

noun

hameren

verb

To strike repeatedly with a hammer, some other implement, the fist, etc.

timmeren

verb

To strike repeatedly with a hammer, some other implement, the fist, etc.

doorhameren

verb

(figuratively) To emphasize a point repeatedly.

inhameren

verb

(figuratively) To emphasize a point repeatedly.

What does "hammer" mean?

noun A hand tool with a heavy head, used for driving nails, breaking things apart, or shaping metal.
"Use the claw end of the hammer to pull that bent nail out."
verb To strike something repeatedly, whether with an actual hammer, a fist, or figuratively with words.
"Someone was hammering on the door so loudly that the dog started barking."
verb To defeat someone decisively, or to put heavy strain on a system.
"Our rivals hammered us in the quiz, finishing with nearly double our score."

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

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”.

hammer in a sentence

Use the claw end of the hammer to pull that bent nail out.
He grabbed a hammer and knocked the loose shelf back into place.
Someone was hammering on the door so loudly that the dog started barking.
She hammered the point home in every meeting until the team finally listened.

Similar words in Dutch

batter forge pound pummel

Common Dutch translations

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Frequently asked questions

What is "hammer" in Dutch?

"hammer" in Dutch is hamer, hameren, timmeren. hammer means: A hand tool with a heavy head, used for driving nails, breaking things apart, or shaping metal.

How do you use "hammer" in a sentence?

Example: "Use the claw end of the hammer to pull that bent nail out." In Dutch, "hammer" is hamer, hameren, timmeren.

Are there other ways to say "hammer" in Dutch?

Yes — Dutch has 5 translations listed for "hammer": hamer, hameren, timmeren, doorhameren, inhameren.

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