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hamper in German

hamper in German is Korb, Hemmnis, Hemmschuh — hamper means a large basket with a lid, used to carry or store items such as laundry or food.

hamper in German

Korb
noun
A large basket, usually with a cover, used for the packing and carrying of articles or small animals.
Hemmnis
noun
A shackle; a fetter; anything which impedes.
Hemmschuh
noun
A shackle; a fetter; anything which impedes.
Hindernis
noun
A shackle; a fetter; anything which impedes.
sich verheddern
verb
(transitive) To put a hamper or fetter on; to shackle.
sich verstricken
verb
(transitive) To put a hamper or fetter on; to shackle.
hemmen
verb
To impede in motion or progress.
aufhalten
verb
To impede in motion or progress.
behindern
verb
To impede in motion or progress.

What does "hamper" mean?

  1. noun A large basket with a lid, used to carry or store items such as laundry or food.
    "She tossed her dirty clothes into the laundry hamper."
  2. verb To slow down or get in the way of someone's progress.
    "Heavy snow hampered rescue efforts for most of the day."
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hamper in a sentence

  • She tossed her dirty clothes into the laundry hamper.
  • They packed a wicker hamper full of sandwiches for the picnic.
  • Heavy snow hampered rescue efforts for most of the day.
  • A lack of funding has hampered the research for years.

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What is "hamper" in German?

"hamper" in German is Korb, Hemmnis, Hemmschuh. hamper means: A large basket with a lid, used to carry or store items such as laundry or food.

How do you use "hamper" in a sentence?

Example: "She tossed her dirty clothes into the laundry hamper." In German, "hamper" is Korb, Hemmnis, Hemmschuh.

Are there other ways to say "hamper" in German?

Yes — German has 9 translations listed for "hamper": Korb, Hemmnis, Hemmschuh, Hindernis, sich verheddern, sich verstricken.

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