dampen in Dutch
dampen in Dutch is bedrukken, dempen — dampen means to make something slightly wet.
dampen in Dutch
bedrukken
(transitive) To lessen; to dull; to make less intense (said of emotions and non-physical things).
dempen
(transitive) To lessen; to dull; to make less intense (said of emotions and non-physical things).
What does "dampen" mean?
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verb To make something slightly wet.
"Dampen the sponge before wiping down the tiles."
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verb To weaken or reduce a feeling, reaction, or effect.
"Bad weather couldn't dampen their enthusiasm for the trip."
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dampen in a sentence
- Dampen the sponge before wiping down the tiles.
- Bad weather couldn't dampen their enthusiasm for the trip.
- The disappointing sales figures dampened investor confidence.
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What is "dampen" in Dutch?
"dampen" in Dutch is bedrukken, dempen. dampen means: To make something slightly wet.
How do you use "dampen" in a sentence?
Example: "Dampen the sponge before wiping down the tiles." In Dutch, "dampen" is bedrukken, dempen.
Are there other ways to say "dampen" in Dutch?
Yes — Dutch has 2 translations listed for "dampen": bedrukken, dempen.
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