dumpf
Translation
muffled, dull, hollow, stuffy
Examples
Ich hörte einen dumpfen Schlag.
I heard a dull thud.
Er hatte ein dumpfes Gefühl im Magen.
He had a dull feeling in his stomach.
Die Luft im Zimmer war dumpf.
The air in the room was stuffy.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) is/sounds dumpf sth. is/sounds dull or muffled The sound is muffled.
Similar Words
Synonyms: matt (dull), gedämpft (muted), stumpf (blunt); Antonyms: klar (clear), hell (bright), schrill (shrill)
Etymology
Germanic origin, related to 'Dampf' (steam, vapour), suggesting a heavy, dense atmosphere.
Memory Tips
Think of a sound being 'damped' or something heavy falling with a 'thump' – both produce a 'dumpf' sound.