How to Say “Grundle” in German

By Rebekah Maddison • Updated September 30, 2026

Damm

/dam/

The English phrase 'grundle' can be translated into German as Damm.

Damm refers to a small embankment or barrier designed to prevent water from flowing into a specific area.

How do you pronounce it?

/dam/

Example conversation

Hannah and Julian are looking at a small water leak in the garden.

Hannah

Das Wasser läuft direkt in den Keller!
The water is running straight into the cellar!
Julian

Ich baue schnell einen Damm aus Erde.
I will quickly build a dam out of soil.
Hannah

Hilfst du mir dabei, Julian?
Will you help me with that, Julian?
Julian

Ja, Hannah, ich hole sofort den Spaten.
Yes, Hannah, I'll get the shovel right away.

Sources

Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry Damm, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.

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Rebekah Maddison

Hello there, ich bin Rebekah! I'm a self-professed Sprachliebhaberin (language lover) who has a soft spot for the intricacies of German. When I'm not crafting intricate guides to help you navigate even the most niche phrases in Deutsch, you'll find me exploring the hidden gems of Berlin or pouring over a German crime novel at my favorite coffee shop. I'm a tech enthusiast (know how to say 'computer science' in German? I've got you!), and an occasional drummer. Danke schön for stopping by, you've got this!

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