Hammer
amazing, insane, incredible (slang)
Intermediate Adjective
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Pronunciation
/ˈhamɐ/
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Cultural Note
As slang, 'Hammer' (literally the tool) means something is incredibly impressive. 'Das ist der Hammer!' is one of the most common ways to express amazement in German. It can also be used negatively: 'Das ist ja wohl der Hammer!' can mean 'That's outrageous!' depending on context and tone. Widely used across all ages.
📝 Example Sentences
Das Konzert war der Hammer!
The concert was amazing!
Hammer Leistung, echt Respekt!
Incredible performance, real respect!
Hast du das Tor gesehen? Hammer!
Did you see that goal? Insane!
📊 Adjective Forms
| Gender | Form |
|---|---|
| base | Hammer |
| comparative | hammerer |
| predicative | Hammer |
| superlative | am hammersten |