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dampen in German

dampen in German is befeuchten, anfeuchten, dämpfen — dampen means to make something slightly wet.

dampen in German

befeuchten
verb
(transitive) To make damp or moist; to make moderately wet.
anfeuchten
verb
(transitive) To make damp or moist; to make moderately wet.
dämpfen
verb
(transitive) To lessen; to dull; to make less intense (said of emotions and non-physical things).

What does "dampen" mean?

  1. verb To make something slightly wet.
    "Dampen the sponge before wiping down the tiles."
  2. verb To weaken or reduce a feeling, reaction, or effect.
    "Bad weather couldn't dampen their enthusiasm for the trip."

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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Frequently asked questions

What is "dampen" in German?

"dampen" in German is befeuchten, anfeuchten, dämpfen. 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 German, "dampen" is befeuchten, anfeuchten, dämpfen.

Are there other ways to say "dampen" in German?

Yes — German has 3 translations listed for "dampen": befeuchten, anfeuchten, dämpfen.

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