German Word · Intermediate
klemmen
to be jammed, to be stuck
Pronunciation: /ˈklɛmən/
Meaning
to be jammed, to be stuck
Example
Ich hab' mir beim Büdchen ’ne Packung Kippen geklemmt.
I pinched a packet of fags from the kiosk.
Practice tips
- Practice klemmen 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.