NOUN

Dichte/ˈdɪçtə/density; poetry (archaic/literary); compactness

Dichte is a German noun that means density, poetry (archaic/literary), or compactness. It is pronounced /ˈdɪçtə/. As a noun it takes the article "die", with the plural form "Dichten".

Definitions

1.measure of how compact something is within a space; mass per unit volume(physics, general)

a.physical property (e.g., of substances)

Die Dichte von Wasser beträgt etwa ein Gramm pro Kubikzentimeter.The density of water is about one gram per cubic centimeter.

2.compactness, crowdedness, frequency within an area(general, abstract)

a.degree to which something is filled or occupied

Die Dichte des Verkehrs ist morgens besonders hoch.The density of traffic is especially high in the mornings.

3.poetry, poetic creation (rare, literary usage)(literary, rare)

a.body of poetic works

Die Dichte Goethes ist weltberühmt.Goethe's poetry is world-famous.

Declension

Genderfeminine

SingularPlural
Nominativedie Dichtedie Dichten
Genitiveder Dichteder Dichten
Dativeder Dichteden Dichten
Accusativedie Dichtedie Dichten

Frequently asked questions

What does "Dichte" mean in English?
"Dichte" means density, poetry (archaic/literary), or compactness. It is a German noun.
How do you pronounce "Dichte"?
"Dichte" is pronounced /ˈdɪçtə/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
Is "Dichte" der, die, or das?
"Dichte" is a feminine noun, so it takes the article "die".
What is the plural of "Dichte"?
The plural of "Dichte" is "Dichten".
What part of speech is "Dichte"?
"Dichte" is a noun in German.

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