German word

Dichtung

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈdɪçtʊŋ/

Meaning

  • feminine nounpoem

Example

Ich lese eine Dichtung.

I read a poem.

Illustration for Dichtung (poem)

More examples

Zum Wettbewerb reichte sie eine Dichtung ein.

She submitted a poem to the competition.

Core concept

Something made dense and complete, either as concentrated poetic language or as a fitted seal between surfaces.

Common phrases

  • eine Dichtung analysieren

    analyze a poem

  • eine Dichtung einreichen

    submit a poem

  • klassische Dichtung

    classical poetry

Similar words

Gedicht: A short poem expressing one scene or feeling through concentrated language.
Poesie: Poetry valued for the beauty of its sound, imagery, and emotional expression.
Lyrik: The poetic genre focused on personal feelings and inner experience.
Vers: A single line or brief passage of poetry with rhythm or rhyme.

Definition in German

Poesie als Gattung oder ein dicht gefasster, bildhafter Text; historisch auch ‚Abdichtung‘.

Word origin

The noun Dichtung comes from dichten, which developed from Old High German dihtan, ultimately related to Latin dictare, with literary and sealing senses.

Usage tips

  • In technical compounds, Dichtung means a seal or gasket, as in Dichtungsring, rather than a literary work.

Other meanings

  • literaturenoun
  • sealnoun

Opposites

Related words

  • Dichtungsgattungpoetic genrenoun
  • Dichterinfemale poetnoun
  • dichtenwrite poetryverb

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