Dampf

See also: dampf

GermanEdit

EtymologyEdit

From Middle High German dampf, tampf, from Old High German thamph, damph, tamph, from Proto-Germanic *dampaz. Given the predominant d- in Old High German and quite frequent attestations with th- in related words, the underlying form in High German is probably *þampaz; also attested in the Old Saxon verb thempian. The origin of this byform seems unclear. Eventually derived from Proto-Germanic *dimpaną (“to steam; vaporise”).

PronunciationEdit

  • IPA(key): /dam(p)f/, [dampf], [damf]
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NounEdit

Dampf m (genitive Dampfes or Dampfs, plural Dämpfe)

  1. steam
  2. vapor / vapour

DeclensionEdit

Declension of Dampf
singular plural
indef. def. noun def. noun
nominative ein der Dampf die Dämpfe
genitive eines des Dampfes,
Dampfs 		der Dämpfe
dative einem dem Dampf,
Dampfe1		 den Dämpfen
accusative einen den Dampf die Dämpfe
1Now uncommon, see notes

Derived termsEdit

Further readingEdit

  • “Dampf” in Duden online
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