German Conversation · Level 8
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German word
dünn
Pronunciation
IPA/dʏn/
Meaning
- adjectivethin
Example
Das ist ein dünnes Blatt.
That is a thin sheet of paper.
More examples
In großer Höhe ist die Luft dünn.
At great heights, the air is thin.
Core concept
A sheet, object, body, or mixture reduced so that it contains little material or substance.
Common phrases
ein dünnes Hemd
a thin shirt
dünne Schicht
a thin layer
Similar words
schlank: Slim and lightly built in overall body shape.
schmal: Limited in width, with little side-to-side space.
dünnflüssig: Low in viscosity and flowing easily like water.
mager: Thin from having little fat or muscle.
Definition in German
Mit geringer Dicke oder geringem Volumen; bei Dingen wenig Material im Querschnitt, bei Personen schlank bis mager.
Word origin
Dünn continues an old Germanic word related to Old High German dunn and English thin, with the basic sense of small thickness.
Usage tips
- With liquids or mixtures, dünn means low in concentration, as in dünne Suppe, rather than physically narrow.
Other meanings
- slenderadjective
- skinnyadjective
- diluteadjective
Opposites
- dickthickadjective
Related words
- dünnhäutigthin-skinnedadjective