verb
anfeuchten
moisten
Definition & meaning
The verb anfeuchten means to moisten, dampen, or make something slightly wet. It is often used in contexts where a surface or an object needs to be made moist to facilitate a process, such as moistening a stamp, a sponge for cleaning, or soil for plants.
Grammar & Word origin
anfeuchten is a separable, weak (regular) verb.
- Grammatical structure: It is composed of the prefix an- (indicating an approach or the beginning of an action) and the verb feuchten (to moisten, derived from the adjective feucht - damp).
- Example of conjugation: Ich feuchte den Schwamm an. (I moisten the sponge.)
Synonyms & antonyms
Synonyms:
- benetzen
- befeuchten
- anfeuchten (in some contexts, befeuchten is more common for general moistening)
- leicht benetzen
Antonyms:
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Examples
Du kannst das Papier anfeuchten.verb
You can moisten the paper.
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