der Hammer, ¨-
hammer
Ein Werkzeug mit einem schweren Kopf, das benutzt wird, um Nägel einzuschlagen oder Dinge zu formen.
The German word "Hammer" is a noun that means "hammer" in English. It is derived from Germanic roots and refers to the tool used for pounding or striking objects, typically featuring a heavy head fixed to a handle. Similar words in German include "Schlägel" (mallet) and "Keule" (club or cudgel).
Differences:
- Hammer: A general term for the everyday tool used for driving nails, fitting parts, forging, and breaking objects.
- Schlägel: Specifically refers to a type of hammer with a large, usually wooden head, used in traditional crafts such as stonemasonry.
- Keule: Generally refers more to a club and is less specific to the tool category of hammers, often suggesting a primitive or rudimentary striking instrument.
These distinctions help in selecting the appropriate word based on the context and type of work being discussed.
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Examples
Der Hammer liegt auf dem Werkzeugtisch.noun
The hammer is lying on the workbench.
Ein Hammer ist notwendig, um den Nagel in die Wand zu schlagen.noun
A hammer is necessary to drive the nail into the wall.
Der Hammer liegt auf dem Tisch.noun
The hammer is lying on the table.
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