Dämmen Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Dämmen" is used as verb with the meaning of "insulate", "dampen" or "soundproof".

Essential properties of "dämmen"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

  • Infinitive: dämmen
  • Simple past: dämmte
  • Participle: gedämmt

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Note: These properties are not absolute. A transitive verb can be used intransitively and vice versa depending on context, and many verbs can be used reflexively even though they are not primarily reflexive.

Meanings of "dämmen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To insulate (heat, sound) or waterproof"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Wir müssen das Dach besser dämmen, um Heizkosten zu sparen.We need to insulate the roof better to save heating costs.
  2. Die Wände wurden mit speziellen Materialien gedämmt.The walls were insulated with special materials.
  3. Um den Lärm zu reduzieren, sollten wir die Fenster dämmen.To reduce noise, we should insulate the windows.

2.) "To dam or contain water flow (e.g., rivers)"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Der Fluss wurde erfolgreich gedämmt, um Überschwemmungen zu verhindern.The river was successfully dammed to prevent floods.
  2. Man plant, den Bach mit einem Damm zu dämmen.They plan to dam the stream with a dike.
  3. Die Ingenieure dämmen den Wasserfluss, um die Stadt zu schützen.The engineers are damming the water flow to protect the city.
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