hem

hɛm
hemmedhemming
hem: edge of cloth folded and sewn to prevent fraying
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Translation of hem into German,

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Noun

1.

clothing

edge of cloth folded and sewn to prevent fraying
  • The hem of her dress was beautifully stitched.Der Saum ihres Kleides war wunderschön genäht.
2.

sound

sound made to express hesitation or doubt
  • He gave a small hem before speaking.Bevor er sprach, ließ er ein leises Räuspern hören.
3.

metalwork

TECH.
rim or edge folded back in sheet metal design
TECH.
Bördel Abkantung Kantung Umschlagkante umgeschlagene Kante
  • The hem on the metal sheet added strength.Der Bördel am Blech erhöhte die Festigkeit.

Verb

1.

sewing

tr.
fold and sew a fabric edge to stop fraying
tr.
säumen umnähen einsäumen
  • She hemmed the dress to shorten it.Sie säumte das Kleid, um es zu kürzen.
2.

restriction

tr.
enclose or confine in a restrictive way
tr.
  • The garden was hemmed in by tall trees.Der Garten war von hohen Bäumen eingeschlossen.
3.

vocal sound

intr.
make a sound like 'ahem' to express hesitation
intr.
  • He hemmed before answering the question.Er räusperte sich, bevor er die Frage beantwortete.
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Expressions with hem: examples in English and translations in German

einengen
einschränken
Tall buildings hem in the small park.
herumdrucksen
He will hem and haw if you ask about his plans.
zögern
zaudern
She hemmed and hawed before answering the question.
umnähen
She hemmed up the dress to make it shorter.
Zögern
Zaudern
His hem and hawing cost us valuable time.
um Hilfe bitten
sich an jemanden wenden
Many fans wanted to touch the hem of her cloak.

Images of hem

  • hem: edge of cloth folded and sewn to prevent fraying
    (clothing) Saum
  • hem: rim or edge folded back in sheet metal design
    (metalwork) Bördel

Synonyms and analogies of hem in English

Examples of hem in a sentence

  • The tailor adjusted the hem to the right length.
  • Um, hem, I am not sure that is correct.
  • Her hesitant hem delayed the answer.
  • The hem prevented sharp edges on the sculpture.
  • He carefully folded the hem to finish the piece.
  • He hemmed the curtains to fit the window.

Translations of "hem" in Context ordered by category and frequency

Noun
derSaumnm.

I gathered in the loose hem and quickly sewed it inside by hand.

Ich schlug den lockeren Saum ein und nähte ihn schnell von Hand ein.

derBundnm.

A stretch jersey maxi skirt with elastic hem at the waist.

Ein Stretch Jersey Maxi Rock mit elastischen Bund an der Taille.

derSaumabschlussnm.

The sleeve and hem ends with elastic binding guarantee a perfect hold.

Für perfekten Halt garantieren Ärmel- und Saumabschluss mit elastischer Bindung.

derBeinabschlussnm.

The skinny jeans features a higher ankle hem and embellished lace up details.

Die Skinny-Jeans kommt mit höherem Beinabschluss sowie Nieten- und Schnürdetail am Bein.

derHüftabschlussnm.

The two rows on Frans hem make the hippie look perfect.

Die beiden Fransenreihen am Hüftabschluss machen den Hippie-Look perfekt.

hem

Two-color cap with fur, silk or fabric hem.

Zweifarben-Kappe mit Fell, Seide oder Gewebe hem.

Verb
säumenv.

I will hem the jeans to make sure they fit perfectly.

Ich werde die Jeans säumen, damit sie perfekt sitzen.

umsäumenv.

I need to hem this fabric for the upcoming event.

Ich muss diesen Stoff für die bevorstehende Veranstaltung umsäumen.

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hem: Examples and translations in context

The embrittled fabric tore easily when someone pulled on the hem.

Der brüchige Stoff riss leicht, als jemand am Saum zog.

The princess wore a gown with scalloped sleeves and hem.

Die Prinzessin trug ein Kleid mit gewellten Ärmeln und Saum.

She wore a beautiful dress with a ruffle along the hem.

Sie trug ein schönes Kleid mit einer Rüsche am Saum.

The sweater's cuffed hem kept the cold wind from creeping in.

Der gesäumte Saum des Pullovers hielt den kalten Wind ab.

She designed her dress with elegant banding along the hem.

Sie entwarf ihr Kleid mit eleganten Bändern entlang des Saums.

She looked stunning in her gown, with the hem perfectly tucked under.

Sie sah umwerfend aus in ihrem Kleid, dessen Saum perfekt eingeschlagen war.

Her dress featured a hem with delicate points that added to its elegance.

Ihr Kleid hatte einen Saum mit feinen Zacken, die seine Eleganz unterstrichen.

The traditional dress was adorned with colorful beading along the hem.

Das traditionelle Kleid war mit bunten Perlen entlang des Saums verziert.

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