German Conversation · Level 5
89 words
German word
dick
Pronunciation
IPA/dɪk/
Meaning
- adjectivethick
Example
Dieses Seil ist dicker als das andere.
This rope is thicker than the other one.
More examples
Er zieht einen dicken Pullover an.
He puts on a thick sweater.
Core concept
A rope with a broad cross-section, or a body carrying extra volume rather than a narrow outline.
Common phrases
ein dicker Pullover
a thick sweater
dicke Handschuhe
thick gloves
ein dickes Brett
a thick board
Similar words
dünn: Having little thickness and only slight depth.
breit: Having a large distance from one side to the other.
schwer: Having considerable weight.
fett: Containing much fat or oil and appearing plump.
Definition in German
Nicht dünn; eine spürbare Breite oder Stärke aufweisend; bei Lebewesen oft als 'übergewichtig' verstanden.
Word origin
German dick developed through Middle High German from an inherited Germanic word related to English thick, retaining the idea of substantial width or thickness.
Usage tips
- When dick describes a person, it commonly means overweight and can sound blunt, so context and wording matter more than with objects.