damp in German
damp in German is feucht, Feuchtigkeit, dämpfen — damp means slightly wet; not dry but not soaking either.
damp in German
feucht
In a state between dry and wet; moderately wet; moist.
Feuchtigkeit
Moisture; humidity; dampness.
dämpfen
(transitive) To suppress vibrations (mechanical) or oscillations (electrical) by converting energy to heat (or some other form of energy).
dämpfen
(transitive, archaic) To put out, as fire; to weaken, restrain, or make dull.
ersticken
(transitive, archaic) To put out, as fire; to weaken, restrain, or make dull.
What does "damp" mean?
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adj Slightly wet; not dry but not soaking either.
"Wipe the counter with a damp cloth."
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noun Moisture in the air or on a surface; humidity.
"You could smell the damp as soon as you opened the cellar door."
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verb To make something slightly wet, or to weaken and reduce something such as a fire, sound, or feeling.
"They damped down the campfire before going to sleep."
damp in a sentence
- Wipe the counter with a damp cloth.
- The basement walls always feel damp in winter.
- You could smell the damp as soon as you opened the cellar door.
- They damped down the campfire before going to sleep.
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Frequently asked questions
What is "damp" in German?
"damp" in German is feucht, Feuchtigkeit, dämpfen. damp means: Slightly wet; not dry but not soaking either.
How do you use "damp" in a sentence?
Example: "Wipe the counter with a damp cloth." In German, "damp" is feucht, Feuchtigkeit, dämpfen.
Are there other ways to say "damp" in German?
Yes — German has 4 translations listed for "damp": feucht, Feuchtigkeit, dämpfen, ersticken.
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