No. 6,132 in German
damm
"Damm" in German means "dam," "dike," or "embankment" in English.
In a sentence
Der Damm schützt das Dorf vor Überschwemmungen.
The dam protects the village from floods.
The word 'Damm' is used here to describe a structure built to hold back water or prevent flooding.
Entlang des Dammes blühten zahlreiche Wildblumen.
Along the dike, numerous wildflowers were blooming.
Here, 'Damm' refers to a raised embankment alongside a water channel, often found in rural or natural settings.
Sie überquerten den Damm und gingen weiter in den Wald.
They crossed the dam and continued into the forest.
In this case, 'Damm' might imply a bridge-like structure crossing over water, illustrating the functional use of the word.
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