damp

• Beschreibt etwas, das leicht feucht ist, oft auf unangenehme oder ungemütliche Weise; auch für Luft oder Wetter, die Feuchtigkeit enthalten.

Describes something that is slightly wet, often in an unpleasant or uncomfortable way.

1. A2formal

   Slightly wet, often in an unpleasant way.

   Feucht

   • The towel is still damp after the shower.
   • The ground was damp from the morning dew.
   • She wiped the table with a damp cloth.

   Synonymeclammydankhumidmoistmuggywet

   Antonymeariddryparched

2. Humid or moistA2formal

   Having a noticeable amount of moisture in the air or on a surface.

   Feucht

   • The basement feels damp and musty.
   • The weather is damp and cold today.
   • Damp conditions can cause mold to grow.

   Synonymeclammydankdewyhumidmoistmuggysoggysteamywet

   Antonymeariddry

• Substantiv, das eine leichte Feuchtigkeit, Nässe oder Feuchte in der Luft oder auf einer Oberfläche bezeichnet.

A noun referring to slight wetness, moisture, or humidity in the air or on a surface.

unzählbar

1. Moisture in the air or on a surfaceB1formal

   Slight wetness or moisture, often in the air or on a surface.

   Feuchtigkeit

   • The damp in the basement caused the wood to rot.
   • You can feel the damp in the air after the rain.
   • The walls were covered with damp due to poor ventilation.

   Synonymeclamminessdampnessdanknesshumiditymoisturemugginesswetness

2. Unpleasant humidityB1informal

   Uncomfortable or unhealthy moisture, especially in a building or environment.

   Feuchtigkeit

   • The house had a persistent damp that made it smell musty.
   • They installed a dehumidifier to reduce the damp.
   • The damp in the old cottage was hard to get rid of.

   Synonymeclamminessdampnessdanknesshumiditymoisturemugginesswetness

• Verb, das verwendet wird, um das Befeuchten von etwas oder das Verringern von Intensität, Stärke oder Begeisterung für etwas zu bezeichnen.

A verb used to indicate the act of making something slightly wet or reducing the intensity, force, or enthusiasm of something.

1. Make slightly wetB1formal

   To make something slightly wet or moist.

   Befeuchten

   • She damped the cloth before cleaning the surface.
   • He damped his hair to style it better.
   • The gardener damped the soil around the new plants.

   Synonymebedewdampenmoistensprinklewet

   Antonymedry

2. Reduce or diminishB2formal

   To reduce the intensity, enthusiasm, or force of something.

   Dämpfen

   • The bad news damped their spirits for the rest of the day.
   • The rain damped the crowd's excitement for the outdoor concert.
   • His criticism damped her enthusiasm for the project.

   Synonymecheckcurbdampendeadendecreasediminishdiscouragedisheartendullinhibitlessenmoderatemufflemutereducerestrainstiflesuppresstemperweaken

   Antonymeamplifyboostenhanceheightenincreaseintensify