Hämmer

Hämmer is the plural form of the German noun Hammer, meaning more than one hammer. The hammer is a hand tool with a hard head attached to a handle, used for driving nails, shaping metal, or breaking objects. In standard German, many masculine nouns form plurals with umlaut changes and a final -er, and for Hammer the common plural is Hämmer.

Etymology and linguistic notes: The word Hammer comes from older Germanic roots, with the modern plural Hämmer reflecting a regular umlaut-based plural pattern seen in several German nouns. The singular and plural forms are widely used in everyday language, workshop contexts, and technical writing.

Usage and context: Hämmer appears in inventories, manuals, and practical descriptions to refer to multiple tools. It is used in both generic statements and itemized lists, for example describing a workshop’s tools or the contents of a toolbox. In compound terms, related forms such as Schmiedehämmer or Meißelhämmer illustrate how the root is combined with other nouns to specify hammer types.

Surname and notable uses: Hämmer can also occur as a German surname, though it is relatively uncommon. As a surname, it may originate from occupational naming related to hammer-making or metalworking, or it could derive from a family association with tools or crafts.

See also: Hammer.