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dämmrig

dim

The German word "dämmrig" is an adjective describing a lighting condition, meaning "twilight-like," "dim," or "dusky." It stems from the noun "Dämmung," related to dusk or dimness (not a prefix here).

Similar words include:

  • "dunkel" (dark)
  • "schummrig" (gloomy, murky)
  • "halbdunkel" (half-dark)

Difference:

  • "dämmrig" suggests light conditions transitional between daylight and darkness (twilight), softer and less intense.
  • "dunkel" implies nearly or completely no light.
  • "schummrig" often conveys a gloomy, poor, or unpleasant lighting.
    Thus, "dämmrig" emphasizes a natural, gentle dimness rather than total darkness or unpleasant gloom.

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Examples

Es wird langsam dämmrig draußen.adjective

It is slowly getting dim outside.

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