Hammer
/ˈhamɐ/masculine
The English word 'hammer' is Hammer in German. Wiktionary also lists Hàmmer.
Meaning: tool (noun)
Ways to say it
| German | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Hammer | /ˈhamɐ/ | masculine |
| Hàmmer | Alemannic German |
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Alemannic German, the form Hàmmer is used.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
The genitive singular form of Hammer is des Hammers (of the hammer).
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈhamɐ/
Did you know?
- In German slang, der Hammer is used as a noun to describe something that is incredible, amazing or unbelievable.
- In German, the phrase das haut einen aus den Socken literally means 'that knocks someone out of their socks', using the verb for hammering or hitting to describe a huge surprise.
- The German word hammern can be used as a verb to describe someone who is talking obsessively or annoyingly about a single topic.
Examples in context
- Gib mir einen Hammer.Give me a hammer.This example shows how to ask for a Hammer.Tatoeba #12531100 by mayabe, translation #2178006 by CM
- Leg den Hammer nieder.Put down the hammer.This example shows how to tell someone to put a Hammer down.Tatoeba #3155646 by brauchinet, translation #3155632 by CK
- Gib mir mal den Hammer!Hand me that hammer.This example shows how to ask someone to hand you a Hammer.Tatoeba #8080237 by Pfirsichbaeumchen, translation #5277655 by mailohilohi
- Bitte reichen Sie mir den Hammer.Please pass me the hammer.
- Hey, kannst du mir mal das Hämmerchen geben?Hey, can you give me that little hammer?
- 59 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Felix and Sarah are in their garage working on a DIY project.
- FelixHast du einen Hammer?Do you have a hammer?
- SarahJa, hier ist der Hammer.Yes, here is the hammer.
- FelixDanke, der Hammer ist sehr schwer.Thanks, the hammer is very heavy.
- SarahDann nimm einen anderen Hammer.Then take another hammer.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “hammer” translations and entries Hammer, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
