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.
"He grabbed a hammer and knocked the loose shelf back into place."
verb To strike something repeatedly, whether with an actual hammer, a fist, or figuratively with words.
"She hammered the point home in every meeting until the team finally listened."
verb To defeat someone decisively, or to put heavy strain on a system.
"The champions hammered their opponents 6-0."

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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

He grabbed a hammer and knocked the loose shelf back into place.
The blacksmith shaped the glowing metal with quick blows of his hammer.
She hammered the point home in every meeting until the team finally listened.
Rain hammered against the windows all night.

Similar words in Dutch

bash batter pound pummel strike

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: "He grabbed a hammer and knocked the loose shelf back into place." 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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