NOUN
Dämpfung/ˈdɛmp͡fʊŋ/damping; attenuation; muffling
Dämpfung is a German noun that means damping, attenuation, or muffling. It is pronounced /ˈdɛmp͡fʊŋ/. As a noun it takes the article "die", with the plural form "Dämpfungen".
Definitions
1.the reduction or suppression of vibrations, oscillations, or signals(physics/engineering)
a.the process or result of making something less strong or intense (usually vibrations or signals)
Die Dämpfung der Schwingungen verbessert den Fahrkomfort erheblich.—The damping of the vibrations significantly improves driving comfort.
2.the act of making something less perceptible or softer(general)
a.making something quieter or less noticeable
Durch die Dämpfung des Geräuschpegels wird das Büro angenehmer.—By damping the noise level, the office becomes more pleasant.
Declension
Genderfeminine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | die Dämpfung | die Dämpfungen |
| Genitive | der Dämpfung | der Dämpfungen |
| Dative | der Dämpfung | den Dämpfungen |
| Accusative | die Dämpfung | die Dämpfungen |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Dämpfung" mean in English?
- "Dämpfung" means damping, attenuation, or muffling. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Dämpfung"?
- "Dämpfung" is pronounced /ˈdɛmp͡fʊŋ/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Dämpfung" der, die, or das?
- "Dämpfung" is a feminine noun, so it takes the article "die".
- What is the plural of "Dämpfung"?
- The plural of "Dämpfung" is "Dämpfungen".
- What part of speech is "Dämpfung"?
- "Dämpfung" is a noun in German.
