German Word · Intermediate
hemmen
to check
Pronunciation: /ˈhɛmən/
Meaning
A word or expression meaning "to check".
Example
Die Bürokratie hemmt viele gute Projekte.
Bureaucracy hampers many good projects.
Practice tips
- Practice hemmen out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this German word is for intermediate-level learners.