angefeuchtet
Translation
moistened, dampened
Examples
Wischen Sie es mit einem angefeuchteten Tuch ab.
Wipe it with a dampened cloth.
Die Erde im Topf ist leicht angefeuchtet.
The soil in the pot is slightly moist.
Grammar Patterns
a dampened ((noun)) a dampened (noun) Please use a dampened cloth.
((sth.)) is moistened (sth.) is moist The ground is still moistened from the rain.
Similar Words
feucht (moist), nass (wet, which is a higher degree of saturation)
Etymology
Composed of 'an-' (on, to) and 'gefeuchtet' (moistened), from the adjective 'feucht' (damp). It implies making the surface damp.
Memory Tips
Picture 'a' 'moist' ('feucht') surface. The prefix 'an-' suggests the action was applied *to* the surface.