English–German

“thin” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/dʏn/

Example

Das ist ein dünnes Blatt.

That is a thin sheet of paper.

Illustration for dünn (thin)

How to say “thin” in German

“Thin” in German is dünn.

A sheet, object, body, or mixture reduced so that it contains little material or substance.

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

Example sentences with dünn

In großer Höhe ist die Luft dünn.

At great heights, the air is thin.

Tips for using dünn

  • With liquids or mixtures, dünn means low in concentration, as in dünne Suppe, rather than physically narrow.

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