Noun
der Holm
Pronunciation: /hɔlm/
rail, bar (on which to hold on to)
C2
rank #9,831
plural Holme
Meanings
Noun
- rail, bar (on which to hold on to)
- spar
- holm; small island, islet
Example sentence
Halt dich gut am Holm fest!
Hold on tight to the rail!
Word forms
singular
der Holm
plural
die Holme
The four cases
Singular
Nominativeder Holm
Accusativeden Holm
Dativedem Holm
Genitivedes Holmes
Plural
Nominativedie Holme
Accusativedie Holme
Dativeden Holmen
Genitiveder Holme
Usage
- sich am Holm festhalten — Hold on to a rail or bar; an takes dative here.
- Holm / Griff — A structural rail or bar versus a handle specifically made for gripping.
Der Turner stützte sich mit beiden Händen auf den Holm.
The gymnast supported himself on the bar with both hands.