hämmerbar

malleable; hammerable

English translations

  1. 01

    hammerable

  2. 02

    capable of being hammered

Word details

German meaning
Die Eigenschaft eines Materials, durch Hämmern in Form gebracht werden zu können, ohne zu brechen.
English meaning
Malleable
Synonym
verformbar, formbar
German example
Gold ist ein sehr hämmerbares Metall.
English example
Gold is a very malleable metal.

Example sentences with “hämmerbar”

  1. Gold ist besonders hämmerbar. (Gold is particularly malleable.)

Frequently asked questions

Is 'hämmerbar' the same as 'verformbar'?

Yes, 'verformbar' is more general, while 'hämmerbar' specifically refers to the property of being shaped by a hammer.