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10 Language-to-English Dictionariesgedämpft
Pronunciation / Transliteration: ge-dampft
"Wir konnten gedämpfte Stimmen hinter der geschlossenen Tür hören."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
Not loud, clear, or distinct because of an obstruction or covering.
"We could hear muffled voices coming from behind the closed door." - 2
Wrapped up in warm clothing or coverings for protection against the cold.
"He walked out into the freezing snow, well muffled in a heavy scarf and coat."
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from the Middle English verb 'mufflen', meaning to wrap up or conceal, likely influenced by Middle Dutch 'moffelen' (to muffle or stammer) or Old French 'moufle' (mitten). Over time, the meaning evolved from physically wrapping something to suppress warmth or protect, to specifically describing sounds that are deadened, muted, or rendered indistinct by a barrier.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Muffled" is said worldwide
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étouffé
Transliteration: e-tu-fe
"Nous pouvions entendre des voix étouffées derrière la porte."
gedämpft
Transliteration: ge-dampft
"Wir konnten gedämpfte Stimmen hinter der geschlossenen Tür hören."
attutito
Transliteration: at-tu-ti-to
"Potevamo sentire voci attutite provenire da dietro la porta."
amortiguado
Transliteration: a-mor-ti-gua-do
"Podíamos escuchar voces amortiguadas detrás de la puerta cerrada."
abafado
Transliteration: a-ba-fa-do
"Podíamos ouvir vozes abafadas vindo de trás da porta."
दबी हुई
Transliteration: dabee hui
Script: हिंदी देवनागरी
"हम बंद दरवाज़े के पीछे से दबी हुई आवाज़ें सुन सकते थे।"
低沉的
Transliteration: dī chén de
Script: 中文汉字
"我们可以听到门后传来低沉的声音。"
죽소된
Transliteration: juk-so-doen
Script: 한국어 한글
"우 우리는 닫힌 문 뒤에서 들려오는 웅얼거리는 목소리를 들을 수 있었다."
くぐこもった
Transliteration: kugumotta
Script: 日本語
"閉ざされたドアの後ろから、くぐもった声が聞こえた。"
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