adjective
lahm
paralyzed
Es beschreibt etwas oder jemanden, der sich nur sehr langsam oder schwer bewegen kann.
The German word "lahm" is an adjective meaning "lame" or "slow". It originally refers to an animal or person who cannot walk properly due to an injury. Figuratively, it is used to describe something or someone as sluggish, slow, or ineffective.
Similar words include:
- träge (sluggish)
- langsam (slow)
- schwerfällig (cumbersome)
Difference:
- Lahm often implies physical impairment or a pronounced lack of agility.
- Träge and langsam describe general slowness without the connotation of injury or defect.
- Schwerfällig emphasizes awkwardness or heaviness in movement or behavior.
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Examples
Nach dem Unfall war sein linkes Bein lahm.adjective
After the accident, his left leg was paralyzed.
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