Hemmen Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Hemmen" is used as verb with the meaning of "to inhibit", "to slow down" or "to impede".

Essential properties of "hemmen"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

  • Infinitive: hemmen
  • Simple past: hemmte
  • Participle: gehemmt

See full conjugation of hemmen

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Note: These properties are not absolute. A transitive verb can be used intransitively and vice versa depending on context, and many verbs can be used reflexively even though they are not primarily reflexive.

Meanings of "hemmen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To stop or slow down a process"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Die Medikamente können das Wachstum von Tumoren hemmen.The medication can inhibit the growth of tumors.
  2. Stress kann die Heilung von Wunden hemmen.Stress can inhibit wound healing.
  3. Der Regen hat den Fortschritt der Bauarbeiten gehemmt.The rain inhibited the progress of the construction work.

2.) "To hinder development"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Bürokratie kann den Fortschritt eines Projekts hemmen.Bureaucracy can hinder the progress of a project.
  2. Fehlende Ressourcen hemmen die Forschung.Lack of resources hinders research.
  3. Schlechte Kommunikation kann den Erfolg eines Teams hemmen.Poor communication can hinder a team's success.
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