ADJECTIVE
dicht/dɪçt/dense; thick; airtight
dicht is a German adjective that means dense, thick, or airtight. It is pronounced /dɪçt/. Its comparative and superlative forms are "dichter" and "dichtesten".
Definitions
1.having no gaps or spaces; not allowing passage of air, water, etc.(physical state/material)
a.impermeable, airtight, watertight
Die Fenster sind nicht ganz dicht.—The windows are not completely airtight.
2.closely packed or thickly situated(substance/arrangement)
a.dense, thick
Der Nebel ist heute sehr dicht.—The fog is very dense today.
b.crowded, jam-packed
Die Menschen standen dicht an dicht.—People stood shoulder to shoulder.
3.intoxicated (slang)(figurative)
a.drunk (colloquial, not standard/high-register)
Er war gestern Abend ganz schön dicht.—He was quite drunk last night.
Adjective Forms
| Positive | dicht |
|---|---|
| Comparative | dichter |
| Superlative | dichtesten |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "dicht" mean in English?
- "dicht" means dense, thick, or airtight. It is a German adjective.
- How do you pronounce "dicht"?
- "dicht" is pronounced /dɪçt/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What are the comparative and superlative of "dicht"?
- The comparative of "dicht" is "dichter" and the superlative is "dichtesten".
- What part of speech is "dicht"?
- "dicht" is a adjective in German.
