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thin in German

thin in German is dünn, schlank, licht — thin means having little distance between opposite surfaces; not thick.

thin in German

dünn
adj
dünn
adj
Having little body fat or flesh; slim; slender; lean; gaunt.
schlank
adj
Having little body fat or flesh; slim; slender; lean; gaunt.
dünn
adj
Scarce; not close, crowded, or numerous; not filling the space.
licht
adj
Scarce; not close, crowded, or numerous; not filling the space.
schütter
adj
Scarce; not close, crowded, or numerous; not filling the space.
spärlich
adj
Scarce; not close, crowded, or numerous; not filling the space.

What does "thin" mean?

  1. adj Having little distance between opposite surfaces; not thick.
    "She sliced the bread into thin, even pieces."
  2. adj Having little body fat; slim or lean.
    "He looked thin after weeks of illness."
  3. adj Runny; of low viscosity.
    "Add water if the paint is too thin."
  4. 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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Common German translations

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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