klemmen
stick · stuck
Etwas festhalten oder einklemmen, sodass es sich nicht mehr leicht bewegen lässt.
The German word "klemmen" is a verb that means "to jam," "to clamp," or "to pinch." It originates from the root word "die Klemme," which refers to a "clamp" or "clip." "Klemmen" is often used to describe situations where something is stuck or caught, such as a drawer that is jammed or a piece of paper caught in a printer.
Similar words in German include:
- "blockieren" (to block)
- "feststecken" (to stick or get stuck)
- "quetschen" (to crush or pinch)
Differences:
- "Blockieren" usually refers to a broader context of obstruction or blockage.
- "Feststecken" specifically implies an object is stuck and can't be moved.
- "Quetschen" implies squeezing or compressing something, often causing damage.
"Klemmen" emphasizes the action of something being caught or jammed tightly, often temporarily.
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Examples
Die Tür klemmt und lässt sich nicht öffnen.verb
The door is sticking and won't open.
Manchmal klemmen Fenster im Sommer.verb
Sometimes windows stick in summer.
Mein Stuhl klemmt am Tischbein.verb
My chair is stuck to the table leg.
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