dim

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Translation of dim into German,

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Verb

1.

lighting

tr./intr.
make or become less bright or clear
tr./intr.
  • The screen dimmed as the battery ran low.Der Bildschirm dunkelte sich ab, als der Akku schwach wurde.
2.

automobiles

tr.DatedUK
switch car headlights to a lower beam
tr.DatedUK
abblenden dimmen
  • Please dim your headlights for oncoming traffic.Bitte blenden Sie das Licht für den Gegenverkehr ab.
3.

memory

tr.
make memories or hopes less clear or strong
tr.
  • Time dimmed his memories of the event.Die Zeit trübte seine Erinnerungen an das Ereignis.

Adjective

1.

light

not bright or colorful
  • The room was dim and hard to see in.Der Raum war dunkel und schwer zu sehen.
2.

clarity

indistinct, hazy or unclear
  • The dim outline of the mountain was visible.Die verschwommene Silhouette des Berges war sichtbar.
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Expressions with dim: examples in English and translations in German

verblasst
weit zurückliegend
It is just a dim and distant memory now.
Trantüte
Dummkopf
She can be such a dim bulb sometimes.
vage Erinnerung
I have a dim memory of visiting this place as a child.
pessimistische Sicht
negatives Urteil
She took a dim view of his behavior at the party.
etwas kritisch sehen
etwas missbilligen
Many teachers take a dim view of cheating.
schwaches Licht
The room was filled with dim light.

Synonyms and analogies of dim in English

Examples of dim in a sentence

  • Please dim the lamp during the movie.
  • He forgot to dim the lights when entering the city.
  • Drivers should dim their lights in foggy conditions.
  • The tragedy dimmed her hopes for the future.
  • Years apart dimmed their once vivid memories.
  • The dim light made it difficult to read.

Translations of "dim" in Context ordered by category and frequency

dimmenv.

With this it is also possible to dim the light infinitely.

Mit diesem ist es auch möglich das Licht stufenlos zu dimmen.

schwachadj./v.

I installed a new judas hole because the hallway light was too dim.

Ich habe einen neuen Türspion eingebaut, weil das Flurlicht zu schwach war.

dämpfenv.

To dim the brightness of the lighting will help multi-colored lampshades.

Um die Helligkeit der Beleuchtung zu dämpfen, helfen mehrfarbige Lampenschirme.

dunkeladj.

She found the lavatory next to the waiting room rather cramped and dim.

Sie fand die Toilette neben dem Warteraum ziemlich beengt und dunkel.

schummrigadj.

The chaff separates from the wheat only when it becomes dim.

Erst wenn es schummrig wird, trennt sich die Spreu vom Weizen.

trübadj.

Her eyes were dim with the ancient stain of tears.

Ihre Augen waren trüb von der uralten Spur der Tränen.

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dim: Examples and translations in context

A power surge caused the lights to flicker and then briefly dim in the office.

Ein Spannungsschub ließ die Lichter flackern und dann im Büro kurzzeitig dimmen.

Come on in, dim the lights and make yourself at home.

Komm herein, dimme die Lichter und mach es dir gemütlich.

Switch and dim lights via voice, smartphone or tablet.

Licht schalten und dimmen über Sprache, Smartphone oder Tablet.

Two hours before bed, dim the lights in your house.

Dimme zwei Stunden vor dem Zubettgehen alle Lichter im Haus.

Keep her environment quiet and soothing - dim or remove bright lights.

Halte ihre Umgebung ruhig und besänftigend. Dimme oder entferne helle Lampen.

If necessary, the user can dim the brightness accordingly.

Bei Bedarf kann der Nutzer die Helligkeit entsprechend stark dimmen.

Ask questions, see your schedule or even dim the lights.

Fragen stellen, Ihren Tagesplan ansehen oder sogar das Licht dimmen.

Then you want to dim your lighting until a cosy atmosphere is created.

Dann wollen Sie Ihr Licht dimmen, bis eine gemütliche Atmosphäre entsteht.

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