C1 verb Neutral. Appropriate for both formal and informal contexts.

dempe

/ˈdɛmpə/

예시

1

Hun prøvde å dempe lyset i rommet.

She tried to dim the light in the room.

2

Vi må dempe støyen fra maskinene.

We must reduce the noise from the machines.

3

Han prøvde å dempe sine egne forventninger.

He tried to temper his own expectations.

4

Medisinen kan dempe smerten.

The medicine can relieve the pain.

5

Hun brukte et pledd for å dempe lyden av regnet mot vinduet.

She used a blanket to muffle the sound of the rain against the window.

자주 쓰는 조합

dempe lyset (dim the light)
dempe lyden (reduce the sound)
dempe forventningene (temper expectations)

사용법

사용 참고사항

Often followed by a direct object, indicating what is being softened or reduced. Can be used reflexively with 'seg' (e.g., 'følelsene dempet seg' - 'the feelings subsided').

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어원

From Old Norse 'dempa', meaning to make quiet, silence, or suppress. Related to Old English 'dempan' (to dampen).

문화적 맥락

The concept of 'dempe' reflects a value in Norwegian culture for moderation and a calm demeanor, often avoiding extremes in expression or intensity.

암기 팁

Imagine a 'damp' cloth being used to 'dempe' a loud sound or bright light, making it softer.

자주 묻는 질문

3 질문
Yes, 'dempe' can definitely be used for emotions, meaning to lessen or calm them, such as 'dempe sinne' (to calm one's anger).
Yes, 'dempe' is a very common and versatile verb used in various contexts in everyday Norwegian.
While often interchangeable, 'dempe' often implies a more gradual or gentle reduction, especially in intensity, sound, or light. 'Redusere' is a more general term for reducing quantity or size.
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