German Conversation · Level 33
91 words
German word
lahm
Pronunciation
IPA/laːm/
Meaning
- adjectivelame
Example
Der Hund ist lahm.
The dog is lame.
More examples
Auf die Frage gab er eine lahme Antwort.
In response to the question, he gave a dull answer.
Core concept
A dog dragging one leg and moving without its usual energy or spark.
Common phrases
lahme Antwort
dull answer
lahmes Tempo
slow tempo
Similar words
langsam: Moving or progressing at a slow speed.
träge: Moving or reacting with little energy, force, or quickness.
hinkend: Walking awkwardly while protecting one leg.
gebrechlich: Physically frail, with poor health and unsteady movement.
Definition in German
Ursprünglich eine körperliche Beeinträchtigung des Beins bezeichnend; heute auch im übertragenen Sinne für etwas, das träge oder langweilig ist.
Word origin
German lahm developed from Old High German lām and belongs to the Germanic word family that includes English lame.
Usage tips
- As a predicate, lahm stays unchanged, while an attributive form takes an ending, as in ein lahmer Hund.