English–German
“damp” in German
German
Pronunciation
IPA/fɔʏ̯çt/
Example
Das feuchte Handtuch liegt auf dem Boden.
The damp towel is lying on the floor.
How to say “damp” in German
“Damp” in German is feucht.
A thin film of water clings to a surface, or light moisture hangs in the air.
Example sentences with feucht
Nach dem Schwimmen waren meine Haare noch feucht.
After swimming, my hair was still damp.
Tips for using feucht
- Unlike English humid, feucht describes objects such as towels as well as air; schwül adds the sense of hot, oppressive humidity.