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Feuchtigkeit
/ˈfɔɪ̯çtɪçkaɪ̯t/
moisture
Die Feuchtigkeit in diesem Raum ist zu hoch.
The moisture in this room is too high.
general
The presence of water or liquid in the air or on a surface, often measured as humidity.
Nach dem Regen war die Feuchtigkeit im Keller spürbar.
After the rain, the moisture in the basement was noticeable.
Die Feuchtigkeit der Luft beeinflusst das Pflanzenwachstum.
The moisture in the air affects plant growth.
Commonly used in weather reports, construction, and biology.
Collocations
hohe Feuchtigkeithigh humidityFeuchtigkeit messento measure moistureFeuchtigkeit vermeidento avoid moisture
Antonyms
Pro Tip
Distinguish from 'Feuchte'
'Feuchtigkeit' refers to the general presence of moisture, while 'Feuchte' often describes a damp or humid state (e.g., 'die Feuchte des Bodens'). Both are interchangeable in many contexts.
Gold Rule
Contextual Use
In technical contexts (e.g., engineering, meteorology), 'Feuchtigkeit' often translates to 'humidity' or 'moisture content'. In everyday language, 'moisture' is more common.
Word Origin
From Middle High German *feucht* (moist) + *-igkeit* (suffix denoting a state or quality), related to Old High German *feucht* and Proto-Germanic *feukhtaz*.
Usage Notes
Feuchtigkeit is a mass noun (uncountable) in German. Use 'a lot of moisture' or 'a little moisture' for countable contexts in English.
Word Breakdown
feucht
moist
root-igkeit
suffix denoting a state or quality
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