ADJECTIVE
dünn/dʏn/thin; slim; lean
dünn is a German adjective that means thin, slim, or lean. It is pronounced /dʏn/. Its comparative and superlative forms are "dünner" and "dünnsten".
Definitions
1.having little thickness; not thick(physical thickness)
a.having little distance between surfaces or sides
Das Eis auf dem See ist sehr dünn.—The ice on the lake is very thin.
2.slim or lean in appearance(body shape)
a.having little body fat; slender
Sie ist sehr dünn geworden.—She has become very thin.
3.containing little substance; watery or weak(density or concentration)
a.not concentrated or strong; diluted
Die Suppe ist zu dünn.—The soup is too thin.
Adjective Forms
| Positive | dünn |
|---|---|
| Comparative | dünner |
| Superlative | dünnsten |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "dünn" mean in English?
- "dünn" means thin, slim, or lean. It is a German adjective.
- How do you pronounce "dünn"?
- "dünn" is pronounced /dʏn/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What are the comparative and superlative of "dünn"?
- The comparative of "dünn" is "dünner" and the superlative is "dünnsten".
- What part of speech is "dünn"?
- "dünn" is a adjective in German.
