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
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | die Dichte | die Dichten |
| Genitive | der Dichte | der Dichten |
| Dative | der Dichte | den Dichten |
| Accusative | die Dichte | die 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.
