VERB
dämpfen/ˈdɛmp͡fn̩/to steam; to muffle; to dampen
dämpfen is a German verb that means to steam, to muffle, or to dampen. It is pronounced /ˈdɛmp͡fn̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "dämpfte" and the past participle is "gedämpft".
Definitions
1.to cook gently using steam(cooking)
a.to steam food
Das Gemüse wird schonend gedämpft.—The vegetables are gently steamed.
2.to make something less strong or intense(reduce intensity)
a.to muffle or deaden (sound, feeling, etc.)
Bitte dämpfe das Licht im Wohnzimmer.—Please dim the light in the living room.
b.to dampen someone's enthusiasm
Die schlechte Nachricht dämpfte seine Freude.—The bad news dampened his joy.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | dämpfen |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | dämpfe |
| Present (du) | dämpfst |
| Present (er/sie/es) | dämpft |
| Preterite (ich) | dämpfte |
| Participle II | gedämpft |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | dämpfte |
| Imperative (singular) | dämpf |
| Imperative (plural) | dämpft |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "dämpfen" mean in English?
- "dämpfen" means to steam, to muffle, or to dampen. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "dämpfen"?
- "dämpfen" is pronounced /ˈdɛmp͡fn̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "dämpfen"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "dämpfen" is "gedämpft", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "dämpfen"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "dämpfen" becomes "dämpfte" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "dämpfen"?
- "dämpfen" is a verb in German.
