No. 4,855 in Dutch
gedempte
"Muted" or "dimmed."
In a sentence
De stem van de spreker klonk gedempt, alsof hij fluisterde.
The speaker's voice sounded muffled, as if he were whispering.
Here, 'gedempt' refers to the subdued or muted quality of the speaker's voice, indicating it is not loud or clear.
Het gedempte licht in de kamer creëerde een rustige sfeer.
The dimmed light in the room created a calm atmosphere.
In this case, 'gedempt' describes the light, meaning it is softened or less bright, contributing to a tranquil environment.
Na de renovatie had de rivier een gedempte uitstraling.
After the renovation, the river had a subdued appearance.
Here, 'gedempte' relates to the appearance of the river, suggesting it is less prominent or dramatic, often due to changes that resulted in a less natural look.
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