stemmen
lift
Mit viel Kraft etwas nach oben heben oder drücken.
The German word "stemmen" is a verb that means "to lift" or "to raise", often in the context of lifting heavy weights or objects. The word is derived from "Stamm", which refers to the trunk or stem of a tree, related to the concept of something solid and strong.
In a broader context, "stemmen" can also refer to "to heave" or "to support". Similar words in German include "heben" (to lift), "wuchten" (to hoist), and "tragen" (to carry).
The difference lies in the connotation; "stemmen" often implies a significant effort or exertion in lifting, while "heben" is more general and does not always indicate heavy lifting.
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Examples
Er stemmt die Hanteln mit Leichtigkeit.verb
He lifts the dumbbells with ease.
Er stemmt den schweren Sack.verb
He lifts the heavy sack.
Er konnte das Gewicht problemlos stemmen.verb
He could easily lift the weight.
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