ein|dämmen
Translation
to contain, to curb, to stem, to check
Examples
Die Regierung versucht, die Inflation einzudämmen.
The government is trying to curb inflation.
Wir müssen die Ausbreitung des Virus eindämmen.
We must contain the spread of the virus.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to contain/curb sth. The fire brigade is trying to contain the fire.
Similar Words
begrenzen (to limit), kontrollieren (to control); Antonym: ausbreiten (to spread)
Etymology
From 'ein-' (in) + 'Damm' (dam). Literally 'to dam in' or 'to embank'.
Memory Tips
Picture building a 'Damm' (dam) to hold back water. This verb is used for holding back negative things like viruses or inflation.