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anfeuchten — meaning in English

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English meaning

dampen verb To make something slightly wet.
moisten verb To make something slightly wet.

Senses

anfeuchten is used for these senses in English:

dampen (transitive) To make damp or moist; to make moderately wet.
moisten (transitive) To make moist or moister.

dampen — full definition

verb To make something slightly wet.
verb To weaken or reduce a feeling, reaction, or effect.

moisten — full definition

verb To make something slightly wet.
verb To become slightly wet.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

Related German words

befeuchten dämpfen feucht werden