This is the 6384th most frequent German word.
dämpfer
"Dämpfer" means "damper" or "muffler," referring to something that reduces noise, vibration, or intensity.
In this sentence, 'Dämpfer' refers to a mechanical component of a car that reduces vibrations and impacts.
Der Dämpfer des Autos wurde repariert.
The car's damper was repaired.
Here, 'Dämpfer' metaphorically represents something that reduces or diminishes enthusiasm or morale.
Der Kritik war ein Dämpfer für seine Motivation.
The criticism was a damper on his motivation.
In this case, 'Dämpfer' denotes a cooking tool used for steaming food over boiling water.