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How do you say "hammer" in German?
der Hammer
In German, "hammer" is der Hammer.
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Pronunciation
Pronounced 'HAH-mer', stress on the first syllable.
Grammar notes
der Hammer is masculine. Plural: der Hämmer.
Example sentence
Er hat den Nagel mit einem Hammer getroffen.
He hit the nail with a hammer.
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How to remember der Hammer
This is simply the English word 'hammer' with a slightly harder H, a direct cognate.
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- plastic der Kunststoff
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Questions about der Hammer
How do you say "hammer" in German?
In German, "hammer" is der Hammer. It is a noun.
Is der Hammer masculine, feminine, or neuter?
der Hammer is masculine. Plural: der Hämmer.
How is der Hammer used in a sentence?
Use der Hammer as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Er hat den Nagel mit einem Hammer getroffen. (He hit the nail with a hammer.).
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