No. 11,519 in German
steam
The German word for "steam" is "Dampf," meaning "vapor or gaseous water produced by boiling."
In a sentence
Der Dampf steigt aus dem Kochtopf.
The steam rises from the cooking pot.
The noun 'Dampf' denotes the steam emitted from a boiling liquid here.
Die Lokomotive fährt mit Dampfkraft.
The locomotive operates on steam power.
Steam, as 'Dampf' in German, signifies the source of energy driving a steam-powered locomotive.
Ich dampfe vor Wut!
I am steaming with anger!
The verb 'dampfen' is used metaphorically to express heightened anger or frustration.
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