English–German
“dampen” in German
German
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈdɛmp͡fən/
Example
Die Nachricht dämpfte seine Freude.
The news dampened his joy.
How to say “dampen” in German
“Dampen” in German is dämpfen.
A hand turns down a control, making sound, force, or an emotional reaction less intense without removing it.
Example sentences with dämpfen
Maßnahmen dämpfen oft die Nachfrage.
Measures often dampen demand.
Tips for using dämpfen
- As a transitive verb, dämpfen takes an accusative object and can modify feelings and expectations, not just sounds or physical effects.