Volldampf

derNoun

full steam; full speed; maximum effort

English translations

  1. 01

    full speed

  2. 02

    full throttle

  3. 03

    all out

Word details

German meaning
Mit maximaler Leistung oder Geschwindigkeit.
English meaning
Full steam
Synonym
Hochtouren
German example
Die Lokomotive fuhr mit Volldampf.
English example
The locomotive was running at full steam.
Type
Noun
Article
der
Singular Form
der Volldampf
Plural Form
None

Example sentences with “Volldampf”

  1. Wir arbeiten mit Volldampf an dem neuen Projekt. (We are working at full steam on the new project.)

Frequently asked questions

Is Volldampf a compound noun?

Yes, it is a compound noun consisting of 'voll' (full) and 'Dampf' (steam). It is masculine (der Volldampf) and is mostly used in the phrase 'mit Volldampf'.