Word Frequency (Worthäufigkeit) #2500
Word (Wort)

Kamm

Translation (Übersetzung) comb
Pronunciation (Aussprache) /kam/
A1
Nouns
Beginner
Neutral
Tags (Tags)
masculine A1-vocabulary household everyday-object personal-care
Kamm is a masculine noun (der Kamm) that refers to a tool with teeth used for arranging or cleaning hair. It can also refer to natural ridge-like structures, such as a mountain ridge (Bergkamm) or a rooster's comb. The word is etymologically related to the English 'comb' and shares Proto-Germanic origins.

Kamm - German Nouns - Kamm Meaning - Kamm Translation - Kamm Nouns Examples

Kamm is a German Nouns

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Kamm Examples (Beispiele) in English

Kamm examples with English translations. See how to use Kamm in sentences. Kamm example sentences in English below.

Sie benutzt einen Kamm, um ihre langen Haare zu ordnen.
She uses a comb to arrange her long hair.
Personal grooming
Der Hahn hat einen roten Kamm auf dem Kopf.
The rooster has a red comb on its head.
Biology/zoology
Wir wanderten über den Kamm des Berges.
We hiked over the ridge of the mountain.
Geography/outdoor activity
Kannst du mir deinen Kamm leihen?
Can you lend me your comb?
Everyday request

Kamm Word Family - Kamm Related Words - Kamm Family Members

Kamm Word Family (Wortfamilie)

Kamm word family includes related words, derivatives, and word forms. Learn Kamm family members with meanings, translations, and usage. Explore Kamm related words and expand your German vocabulary.

Derived Verb (Abgeleitetes Verb)
kämmen
Meaning: to comb
Tense: Präsens
Example: Ich kämme mir die Haare.
Verb
Related Noun (Compound) (Zusammengesetztes Substantiv)
Bergkamm
Meaning: mountain ridge
Example: Der Bergkamm war mit Schnee bedeckt.
Noun
Hahnenkamm
Meaning: rooster's comb
Example: Der Hahnenkamm leuchtete rot in der Sonne.
Noun

Kamm Usage - Kamm Collocations - Kamm Idioms - Kamm Synonyms - Kamm Antonyms

Kamm Usage & Related Words (Verwendung & verwandte Wörter)

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Kamm Collocations (Kollokationen)

Kamm collocations are common word combinations that native speakers use. Learn Kamm word combinations and how to use Kamm with other words naturally.

den Kamm benutzen
to use the comb
High frequency
einen Kamm kaufen
to buy a comb
Medium frequency
sich die Haare kämmen
to comb one's hair
High frequency
einen feinen Kamm
a fine-toothed comb
Medium frequency
Kamm und Bürste
comb and brush
Medium frequency
den Kamm verlieren
to lose the comb (idiomatic: to lose one's temper)
Low frequency

Kamm Idioms (Redewendungen)

Kamm idioms and expressions. Learn German idioms containing Kamm with meanings and explanations. Master Kamm expressions used in everyday German.

jemandem geht der Kamm hoch
someone's hackles rise / someone loses their temper
This idiom describes someone becoming very angry or irritated, similar to a rooster's comb rising when agitated.
etwas mit dem Kamm durchkämmen
to go through something with a fine-toothed comb
To examine something very thoroughly and in detail.

Kamm Synonyms (Synonyme)

Kamm synonyms - words with similar meanings. Find alternative words for Kamm and expand your German vocabulary. Learn Kamm similar words and their usage.

Haarkamm
Meaning: hair comb
High similarity
Bürste
Meaning: brush
Medium similarity
Kämmelein
Meaning: small comb
High similarity

Kamm Antonyms (Antonyme)

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Unordnung
Meaning: disorder, mess

Kamm Semantically Related Words - Kamm Contextually Related Words - Kamm Thematically Related Words

Kamm Semantically Related Words (Semantisch verwandte Wörter)

Kamm semantically related words - words that are conceptually or thematically related to Kamm. Explore Kamm related vocabulary and discover words in the same semantic field. Learn Kamm contextually related words to expand your German vocabulary.

Haare Bürste Frisur Kopf pflegen ordnen Berg Grat Hahn

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