English–German

“thick” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/dɪk/

Example

Dieses Seil ist dicker als das andere.

This rope is thicker than the other one.

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How to say “thick” in German

“Thick” in German is dick.

A rope with a broad cross-section, or a body carrying extra volume rather than a narrow outline.

Full entry for dick: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with dick

Er zieht einen dicken Pullover an.

He puts on a thick sweater.

Tips for using dick

  • When dick describes a person, it commonly means overweight and can sound blunt, so context and wording matter more than with objects.

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