Vocabulary Spotlight
Dampen
Part of Speech: Verb
Definition: गीला करना, कम करना (Geela karna, kam karna) – To make slightly wet or to reduce the intensity of something, such as enthusiasm.
Pronunciation
[dam-puhn]
Synonyms, Antonyms & Related Words
Synonyms
Reduce – घटाना (ghatana)
Related Words
Soothe – शांति देना (shaanti dena)
Word Origin
“Dampen” shabd “damp” se bana hai, jo ki Middle Low German ya Dutch shabd hai aur ismein moisture ya wetness ka sense hota hai.
– “Dampen” comes from the word “damp,” which has roots in Middle Low German or Dutch, meaning moisture or wetness.
Word Family
Verb: Dampen – गीला करना (geela karna)
Noun: Dampness – नमी (nami)
Usage Examples
1. Baarish ne humare picnic plans ko thoda dampen kar diya.
– The rain dampened our picnic plans a bit.
2. Usne apne haath ko towel se dampen kiya aur safai shuru ki.
– She dampened her hand with a towel and started cleaning.
Cultural Note
India mein “dampen” shabd ka use na sirf physical wetness ke liye hota hai, balki emotions aur enthusiasm ko describe karte waqt bhi kiya jata hai, jahan kisi cheez ka intensity kam ho jaye.
In Context
“Dampen” ka istemaal aksar situations mein hota hai jahan kisi ke mood ya excitement ko thoda sa kam karne ki baat ho, jaise rainy day kisi outdoor event ke enthusiasm ko dampen kar sakta hai.
Vocabulary Challenge
“Dampen” ka sabse kareeb matlab kya hai?
“Dampen” shabd kis bhasha se aaya hai?