This is the 8665th most frequent Dutch word.
indamming
Containment or damming.
In this sentence, 'indamming' refers to the physical act of restricting or containing water flow, illustrating its use in environmental or engineering contexts.
De indamming van het water gebeurde met zandzakken.
The containment of the water was done with sandbags.
Here, 'indamming' is used metaphorically to describe controlling or limiting the flow of information, showing its abstraction in communication contexts.
De indamming van informatie kan leiden tot misverstanden.
The restriction of information can lead to misunderstandings.
In this example, 'indamming' is used in a biological or medical context, discussing efforts to manage or curb the spread of diseases.