English–German
“dike” in German
German
Pronunciation
IPA/dam/
Example
Die Dämme schützen das Dorf vor dem Hochwasser.
The dikes protect the village from flooding.
How to say “dike” in German
“Dike” in German is Damm.
A raised wall of earth, stone, or concrete holds back water and protects lower land.
Example sentences with Damm
Bei Hochwasser mussten sie den Damm sichern.
During the flooding, they had to secure the embankment.
Tips for using Damm
- Damm is masculine, so its definite article is der and its plural is Dämme.