klemmend
Translation
jamming, sticking, tight
Examples
Die klemmende Tür lässt sich nicht öffnen.
The jamming door cannot be opened.
Der Reißverschluss ist klemmend.
The zipper is sticking.
Grammar Patterns
a klemmender ((object)) a jamming ((object)) The jamming zipper is broken.
Similar Words
Synonyms: festsitzend (stuck), blockiert (blocked); Antonyms: leichtgängig (smooth-running), locker (loose)
Etymology
The present participle of the verb 'klemmen' (to jam, clamp). The '-end' suffix forms the participle.
Memory Tips
Think of a 'clam' clamping down on something, causing it to get stuck or jammed.