hem

UK
/hɛm/
US
/hɛm/

Übersetzungen

hemsubstantiv
hems
Pl.
UK
/hɛm/
US
/hɛm/
She sewed a lace trim onto the hem of her dress.
Она пришила кружевную отделку к подолу своего платья.
The hem of the curtain was frayed and needed repair.
Кайма занавески была изношена и нуждалась в ремонте.
Zusätzliche Übersetzungen
hemverb
hemmed
Präteritum
hemmed
Partizip Perfekt
hemming
Gerundium
UK
/hɛm/
US
/hɛm/
Tall trees hem the garden, providing shade.
Высокие деревья окаймляют сад, обеспечивая тень.
She decided to hem the dress to make it shorter.
Она решила подшить платье, чтобы сделать его короче.
heminterjektion
UK
/hem/
US
/hɛm/
Hem, I think we need to reconsider our approach.
Гм, я думаю, нам нужно пересмотреть наш подход.
Zusätzliche Übersetzungen

Definitionen

hemsubstantiv
The edge of a piece of cloth or clothing that has been turned under and sewn.
She noticed that the hem of her dress was coming undone.
A border or margin, especially of a natural feature.
The hem of the forest was dense with undergrowth.
A short cough or throat-clearing sound used to attract attention or to express hesitation.
With a discreet hem, the butler announced the guest’s arrival.
hemverb
To provide with a hem, or to sew a hem on a piece of fabric.
She decided to hem the edges of the tablecloth to prevent it from fraying.
To surround or enclose someone or something, often used with 'in'.
The hikers were hemmed in by the steep cliffs on either side of the narrow path.
To utter a short cough or throat-clearing sound, often as a sign of hesitation or to gain attention.
He hemmed nervously before answering the question.
heminterjektion
An interjection used to express hesitation or to clear one's throat before speaking.
Hem, I think we should discuss this matter further.