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“ram” in German

German

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Pronunciation

IPA/ˈʁamən/

Example

Der Pfosten wurde vom Fahrer gerammt.

The post was rammed by the driver.

Illustration for rammen (ram)

How to say “ram” in German

“Ram” in German is rammen.

A heavy object strikes another object head-on and pushes into it rather than merely touching or brushing past it.

Full entry for rammen: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with rammen

Das Wildschwein rammte das Fahrrad.

The wild boar rammed the bicycle.

Tips for using rammen

  • Rammen usually suggests a hard impact and possible damage, whereas stoßen can describe a much broader and less forceful kind of contact.

Other German words for “ram”

Der Widder führt die Herde an.

The ram leads the flock.

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