thin in German
thin in German is dünn, schlank, licht — thin means having little distance between opposite surfaces; not thick.
thin in German
dünn
dünn
Having little body fat or flesh; slim; slender; lean; gaunt.
schlank
Having little body fat or flesh; slim; slender; lean; gaunt.
dünn
Scarce; not close, crowded, or numerous; not filling the space.
licht
Scarce; not close, crowded, or numerous; not filling the space.
schütter
Scarce; not close, crowded, or numerous; not filling the space.
spärlich
Scarce; not close, crowded, or numerous; not filling the space.
What does "thin" mean?
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adj Having little distance between opposite surfaces; not thick.
"She sliced the bread into thin, even pieces."
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adj Having little body fat; slim or lean.
"He looked thin after weeks of illness."
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adj Runny; of low viscosity.
"Add water if the paint is too thin."
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adj Sparse; not densely packed or crowded.
"Attendance at the meeting was thin this week."
thin in a sentence
- She sliced the bread into thin, even pieces.
- He looked thin after weeks of illness.
- The greyhound was thin but incredibly fast.
- Add water if the paint is too thin.
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Frequently asked questions
What is "thin" in German?
"thin" in German is dünn, schlank, licht. thin means: Having little distance between opposite surfaces; not thick.
How do you use "thin" in a sentence?
Example: "She sliced the bread into thin, even pieces." In German, "thin" is dünn, schlank, licht.
Are there other ways to say "thin" in German?
Yes — German has 5 translations listed for "thin": dünn, schlank, licht, schütter, spärlich.
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