dämmen

to insulate (thermally or acoustically)

verb DAE-men Rare

Also means

to dam, to stem

Usage Note

dämmen in construction means to insulate a building against heat loss (Wärmedämmung) or noise (Schalldämmung). Energy-efficient renovation (energetische Sanierung) often centres on dämmen the roof, façade, and basement ceiling.

Examples

"Das alte Haus soll gedämmt werden, um die Heizkosten zu senken."

Natural Translation

The old house is to be insulated in order to reduce heating costs.

Literal Translation

The old house shall insulated be, to the heating-costs to lower.

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