moisture
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moisture
A small amount of water or another liquid that is present in the air, in materials, or on surfaces and makes them slightly wet or damp.
Wegen der hohen Feuchtigkeit im Keller bildet sich Schimmel an den Wänden.
Because of the high moisture in the basement, mold is forming on the walls.
The noun 'die Feuchtigkeit' (moisture) is derived from the adjective 'feucht' (damp/moist). The ending '-igkeit' is often used in German to form abstract nouns from adjectives that describe a quality or state.
Nach dem Regen war das Gras noch ganz feucht.
After the rain, the grass was still completely damp.
'Feuchtigkeit' (moisture) is often combined with adjectives like 'hoch' (high) or 'niedrig' (low). You can 'vor Feuchtigkeit schützen' (protect something from moisture) or 'Feuchtigkeit entfernen' (remove moisture). In weather reports, you often hear about 'Luftfeuchtigkeit' (humidity).
Im Sommer ist die Luftfeuchtigkeit in tropischen Ländern sehr hoch.
In summer, the humidity in tropical countries is very high.
Besides weather and buildings, 'Feuchtigkeit' (moisture) is also often used in connection with the body and skin care. Creams can 'Feuchtigkeit spenden' (provide moisture) to the skin.
Diese Gesichtscreme spendet der Haut viel Feuchtigkeit.
This face cream provides the skin with a lot of moisture.
liquid
'die Flüssigkeit' and 'die Feuchtigkeit' both have to do with something wet. 'Flüssigkeit' means a substance that can flow, for example water, oil, or juice. You can usually see it, pour it, or fill a glass with it. 'Feuchtigkeit' more often means a small amount of water or liquid in the air, in a wall, in clothing, or on a surface. It makes something slightly wet or damp. Learners may confuse the words because both seem wet. In practical terms: if it flows as a substance, you say 'Flüssigkeit'. If something is only slightly wet or contains water, you say 'Feuchtigkeit'.
Im Keller ist so viel Feuchtigkeit, dass die Wände klamm werden.
There is so much moisture in the basement that the walls are becoming damp.
Aus der Flasche läuft eine klare Flüssigkeit auf den Tisch.
A clear liquid is running out of the bottle onto the table.