Klemmen Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Klemmen" is used as verb with the meaning of "to clamp", "to press" or "to wedge".

Essential properties of "klemmen"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

Infinitive: klemmen
Simple past: klemmte
Participle: geklemmt

regulartransitiveintransitive

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 "klemmen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To clamp, press, or hold something firmly"

Definition: "To press or hold something firmly, often with force."
Translation(s): to clamp, to press, to wedge, to tuck, to hold firmly
Synonym(s): quetschen, einklemmen, festhalten
Antonym(s): lösen, freigeben
Related word(s): Klemme, Klammer

📝 Some usage examples:

Die Tür klemmt und lässt sich nicht öffnen.The door is stuck and cannot be opened.
Er klemmt das Papier unter den Arm.He tucks the paper under his arm.
Der Schrank klemmt an der Wand.The cabinet is wedged against the wall.

2.) "To get stuck or malfunction"

Definition: "To get stuck or not function correctly."
Translation(s): to get stuck, to jam, to malfunction, to seize up
Synonym(s): hängenbleiben, blockieren
Antonym(s): laufen, funktionieren
Related word(s): Blockade, Störung

📝 Some usage examples:

Der Drucker klemmt schon wieder.The printer is stuck again.
Die Schublade klemmt und geht nicht auf.The drawer is stuck and won't open.
Das Fenster klemmt und lässt sich nicht schließen.The window is stuck and won't close.

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