hammer
masculine
The Norwegian word for hammer is hammer. Wiktionary also lists hammar.
Meaning: tool (noun)
Ways to say it
| Norwegian | Note |
|---|---|
| hammer | masculine |
| hammar | masculine |
Is it said differently in some regions?
hammar is a dialectal variation of the standard hammer.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
hammer is a masculine noun. The definite form is hammeren (the hammer), the plural form is hammere (hammers) and the definite plural form is hammerne (the hammers).
Did you know?
- The term hammar also appears in Norwegian geography to describe steep, rocky cliffs or crags.
- The Norwegian word hammer is derived from the Proto-Indo-European word for 'stone'.
- In Norwegian, the word hamre can be used as a verb meaning to hammer or to peck persistently like a woodpecker.
Examples in context
- Tom trenger en hammer.Tom needs a hammer.This sentence shows how to express that someone needs a hammer.Tatoeba #10943268 by Mayk, translation #10777114 by CK
- Jeg hadde et brekkjern i den ene hånden og en hammer i den andre.I had a crowbar in one hand and a hammer in the other.This sentence describes having a hammer in one hand alongside a crowbar.Tatoeba #10944265 by Mayk, translation #8257633 by CK
- Jeg trenger en hammer.I need a hammer.This sentence demonstrates a simple way to say you need a hammer.Tatoeba #2364512 by al_ex_an_der, translation #436815 by lukaszpp
- Kan du låne meg en hammer?Can you lend me a hammer?
Example conversation
Jakob and Sofie are fixing a broken wooden chair in the living room.
- JakobJeg trenger en hammer for å fikse stolen.I need a hammer to fix the chair.
- SofieLigger hammeren i skuffen din, Jakob?Is the hammer in your drawer, Jakob?
- JakobNei, jeg finner ikke hammeren her.No, I can't find the hammer here.
- SofieJeg skal lete etter den for deg.I will look for it for you.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “hammer” translations and entries hammer, hammar, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries hammar, hammer, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
