hemmen
hinder · inhibit
Etwas langsamer machen oder dafür sorgen, dass es nicht weitergeht.
The German word "hemmen" is a verb that means "to inhibit" or "to restrain". It implies slowing down, restricting, or preventing progress or action. It is related to the English word "hamper", which shares the same Proto-Germanic root. Similar words in German include "behindern" (to hinder), "blockieren" (to block), and "verlangsamen" (to slow down).
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Examples
Starker Regen hemmt den Verkehr.verb
Heavy rain hinders traffic.
Verschiedene Faktoren hemmen das Wachstum der Pflanze.verb
Various factors inhibit the growth of the plant.
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