This is the 6132nd most frequent German word.
damm
"Damm" in German means "dam," "dike," or "embankment" in English.
The word 'Damm' is used here to describe a structure built to hold back water or prevent flooding.
Der Damm schützt das Dorf vor Überschwemmungen.
The dam protects the village from floods.
Here, 'Damm' refers to a raised embankment alongside a water channel, often found in rural or natural settings.
Entlang des Dammes blühten zahlreiche Wildblumen.
Along the dike, numerous wildflowers were blooming.
In this case, 'Damm' might imply a bridge-like structure crossing over water, illustrating the functional use of the word.