klammert

Klammert is the third-person singular present tense form of the German verb klammern, meaning to clamp or fasten with a clamp. It is used to describe an action performed by a subject, typically tangible fastening, such as joining parts or securing objects. In a reflexive sense, klammert can also mean to cling to someone or something, as in klammert sich an jemanden oder etwas.

The verb klammern is derived from the noun Klammer, which denotes a clamp or clip and, by extension, a bracket in writing or printing. The relationship between the noun and the verb reflects the basic idea of fastening, attaching, or holding together.

Usage and nuances: In technical and everyday language, klammert often refers to physically securing components, for example, Der Mechaniker klammert die Teile zusammen. In a figurative sense, it can describe emotional attachment or dependence, as in Der Patient klammert sich an die Decke or Der Junge klammert sich an seine Mutter. In mathematics or writing, klammern is used to describe placing parentheses or brackets around terms, a process sometimes expressed as “Ausdrücke klammern” or “in Klammern setzen.”

See also: Klammer, the noun for a clamp or bracket; klammern in various compound uses such as Klammern setzen or Ausdrücke klammern.