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.
Related Words
- Anmeldeformular registration form
- Anzahlung down payment, deposit (partial)
- Balkonbepflanzung balcony planting, balcony garden
- Briefkasten letterbox, post box
- Dachgeschosswohnung top-floor apartment, penthouse flat
- Eigenheim owner-occupied home, one's own home
- Eigentumswohnung owner-occupied flat; condominium apartment
- Einliegerwohnung granny flat, in-law suite, ancillary dwelling unit
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