Stemmen Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Stemmen" is used as verb with the meaning of "to lift", "to heave" or "to raise".

Essential properties of "stemmen"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

  • Infinitive: stemmen
  • Simple past: stemmte
  • Participle: gestemmt

See full conjugation of stemmen

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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 "stemmen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To lift or move something forcefully"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Er versucht, das Gewicht über seinen Kopf zu stemmen.He tries to lift the weight over his head.
  2. Sie stemmen die schwere Tür mit vereinten Kräften.They heave the heavy door with combined forces.
  3. Er konnte den schweren Stein nicht alleine stemmen.He couldn't lift the heavy stone alone.

2.) "To oppose or resist with determination"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Er stemmt sich gegen die Entscheidung des Chefs.He resists the boss's decision.
  2. Sie stemmen sich gegen die neuen Regeln.They oppose the new rules.
  3. Die Mannschaft stemmt sich gegen die Niederlage.The team resists defeat.
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