Dicht Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Dicht" is mainly used as adjective meaning "dense", "thick" or "tight". It is also used as adverb.

Essential properties of "dicht"

Its most important properties are:

Properties as Adjective

Regular
  • Comparative: dichter
  • Superlative: am dichtesten

Meanings of "dicht" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "Dense, thick, tight (no space)"

"Dicht", when used with this meaning, acts as adjective.

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Der Wald war so dicht, dass kaum Licht durch die Bäume drang.
  2. Die dichte Nebelschicht machte das Fahren schwierig.The thick layer of fog made driving difficult.
  3. Sein Haar ist sehr dicht und voll.His hair is very thick and full.

2.) "Sealed, leak-proof, impermeable"

"Dicht", when used with this meaning, acts as adjective.

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Die Fenster sind dicht und lassen keinen Wind durch.The windows are sealed and let no wind through.
  2. Das Rohr ist jetzt dicht und es gibt keine Lecks mehr.The pipe is now sealed and there are no more leaks.
  3. Die Taucherausrüstung muss dicht sein, um Wasser abzuhalten.The diving equipment must be watertight to keep water out.

3.) "Close, near, tightly"

"Dicht", when used with this meaning, acts as adverb.

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Sie standen dicht nebeneinander.They stood close next to each other.
  2. Die Häuser sind hier dicht beieinander gebaut.The houses here are built close together.
  3. Er folgte ihr dicht auf den Fersen.He followed her closely on her heels.

4.) "Drunk, intoxicated"

"Dicht", when used with this meaning, acts as adjective.

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Nach der Party war er total dicht.After the party, he was totally drunk.
  2. Sie war so dicht, dass sie kaum noch stehen konnte.She was so drunk that she could barely stand.
  3. Er kam dicht nach Hause und fiel sofort ins Bett.He came home drunk and immediately fell into bed.
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