Dichten Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Dichten" is used as verb with the meaning of "write poetry", "compose literature" or "versify".

Essential properties of "dichten"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

Infinitive: dichten
Simple past: dichtete
Participle: gedichtet

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Note: These properties are not absolute. A transitive verb can be used intransitively and vice versa depending on context, and many verbs can be used reflexively even though they are not primarily reflexive.

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

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To write poetry, to compose literature"

Definition: "To create poetry or literature; to compose verses or literary texts."
Translation(s): write poetry, compose literature, versify
Synonym(s): reimen, poetisieren
Related word(s): Gedicht, Dichter

📝 Some usage examples:

Er liebt es, in seiner Freizeit Gedichte zu dichten.He loves to write poems in his free time.
Sie begann schon in jungen Jahren zu dichten.She started writing poetry at a young age.
Viele berühmte Autoren haben in ihrer Jugend gedichtet.Many famous authors wrote poetry in their youth.

2.) "To seal something to prevent leaks or make it waterproof/airtight"

Definition: "To make something impermeable or hermetic; to seal to prevent leaks."
Translation(s): seal, caulk, make waterproof, make airtight
Synonym(s): abdichten, versiegeln
Antonym(s): öffnen, undicht machen
Related word(s): Dichtung, Abdichtung

📝 Some usage examples:

Er musste das Rohr sorgfältig dichten, um Lecks zu vermeiden.He had to carefully seal the pipe to prevent leaks.
Die Fenster wurden neu gedichtet, um den Lärm zu reduzieren.The windows were newly sealed to reduce noise.
Um das Dach zu reparieren, muss man es richtig dichten.To repair the roof, one must seal it properly.

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