Hæmmes

Hæmmes is a Danish verb form meaning “is hindered” or “are hindered.” It is the present passive form of the verb hæmme, which means to hinder, impede, curb, or slow down. In Danish, the passive is often formed with the suffix -s, so hæmmes is used to indicate that a subject experiences hindrance rather than performing the action.

Usage and context

Hæmmes appears in more formal or written Danish, and it is commonly used in discussions of progress, development, or spread being slowed by some factor. It can take a variety of complements to specify what is hindering the subject, often introduced by prepositions such as af (by) or through the context of the sentence.

Examples

- Udviklingen hæmmes af manglende finansiering. (The development is hindered by a lack of funding.)

- Spredningen af sygdommen hæmmes af tidlig indsats. (The spread of the disease is hindered by early intervention.)

- Planerne hæmmes af byrådets beslutninger. (The plans are hindered by the council’s decisions.)

Notes

Hæmme has synonyms and related verbs such as hindre, bremse, and begrænse, which convey similar ideas but may differ in nuance or formality. Hæmmes is not typically used as a standalone noun or proper name; it is a grammatical form rather than a separate lexical item. The term is applicable across domains where impediments or slowdowns are described, including science, policy, and everyday analysis.