hemmen
Translation
to inhibit, to hinder, to restrain, to impede
Examples
Angst hemmt seine Kreativität.
Fear inhibits his creativity.
Hohe Kosten hemmen das Projekt.
High costs are hindering the project.
Er fühlte sich in seiner Rede gehemmt.
He felt inhibited in his speech.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to inhibit sth. Stress inhibits the immune system.
((sb.)) ((in sth.)) to hinder sb. in sth. Fear hinders him in his development.
Similar Words
Synonyms: behindern, blockieren, aufhalten; Antonyms: fördern, unterstützen, anregen
Etymology
From Old High German 'hemmen' (to stop, hinder). Related to the English phrase 'to hem in'.
Memory Tips
Imagine a tight 'hem' on a piece of clothing that 'hemmen' (hinders) your movement.