lahmen
Translation
to limp, to falter, to lag
Examples
Das alte Pferd lahmt auf dem linken Bein.
The old horse is limping on its left leg.
Die Verhandlungen lahmen seit Wochen.
The negotiations have been faltering for weeks.
Grammar Patterns
((Subject)) lahmt ...limps/falters The project lahmt.
((auf+3)) lahmen to limp on (a leg) The horse lahmt on its left leg.
Similar Words
Synonyms: hinken (to limp); stocken, stagnieren (to falter, to stagnate)
Etymology
This verb comes directly from the adjective 'lahm' (lame).
Memory Tips
It's the action form of the adjective 'lahm'. Something that is 'lahm' (lame) performs the action of 'lahmen' (limping/faltering).