thicker

ˈθɪkər
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Translation of thicker into German

Adjective

1.

dimension

having a larger distance between opposite sides
  • The book is thicker than the magazine.Das Buch ist dicker als das Magazin.
2.

density

more dense or concentrated
  • The fog is thicker in the morning.Der Nebel ist dichter am Morgen.
3.

visibility

difficult to see through
  • The smoke is thicker near the fire.Der Rauch ist dichter in der Nähe des Feuers.
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Expressions with thicker: examples in English and translations in German

Blut ist dicker als Wasser
Blood is thicker than water, so help your siblings first.
unempfindlicher werden
ein dickeres Fell zulegen
She needs to grow a thicker skin to handle the feedback.

Synonyms and analogies of thicker in English

Examples of thicker in a sentence

  • The walls of the new house are thicker.
  • The soup became thicker as it simmered.
  • The crowd grew thicker as the concert time approached.
  • The fog is thicker in the morning.
  • The paint looks thicker after the second coat.
thick
θɪk
Adjective
1.

dimension

having a large distance between opposite sides
  • The book is very thick.Das Buch ist sehr dick.
2.

density

closely packed together
  • The forest was thick with trees.Der Wald war dicht mit Bäumen bewachsen.
Noun
1.

intensity

the most active or intense part of an event
Höhepunkt mGetümmel Kern des Geschehens
  • During the thick of the battle, noise and chaos were everywhere..Im Getümmel der Schlacht herrschten überall Lärm und Chaos.
2.

vegetation

Rare
dense group of trees or bushes
Rare
  • They got lost in the thick.Sie verirrten sich im Dickicht.
3.

foolishness

RareUK
foolish or stupid person
RareUK
  • Don't be such a thick.Sei nicht so ein Dummkopf.
Adverb
1.

density

in a dense or compact manner
  • The fog lay thick over the city.Der Nebel lag dicht über der Stadt.
2.

frequency

frequently or in large numbers
  • The questions came thick and fast during the interview.Die Fragen kamen dicht und schnell während des Interviews.

Expressions with thick: examples in English and translations in German

dickes Fell
dicke Haut
She has thick skin and doesn't mind the feedback.
Dickschädel
Sturkopf
She has a thick skull and won't change her mind easily.
geschwollenes Ohr
He got a thick ear after the fight.
schwer von Begriff
He's nice but a bit thick upstairs.
ein bisschen schwer von Begriff
ein bisschen dumm
He can be a bit thick when it comes to math.
sich ein dickes Fell zulegen
Over time, she learned to develop a thick skin in her profession.

Translations of "thicker" in Context ordered by category and frequency

dickadj./adv.

In times of crisis, we often find that blood is thicker than water.

In Krisenzeiten stellen wir oft fest, dass Blut dicker als Wasser ist.

dickereadj.

To support the heavy load, a thicker steel plate was necessary.

Um die schwere Last zu tragen, war eine dickere Stahlplatte notwendig.

stärkereadj.

Alpha particles create shorter and thicker tracks in a cloud chamber.

Alphateilchen hinterlassen in der Nebelkammer kürzere, aber stärkere Spuren.

dichtereadj.

With regular use, longer and thicker eyelashes are visible after four weeks.

Bei regelmäßiger Anwendung sind nach vier Wochen längere und dichtere Wimpern sichtbar.

verdicktadj./adv.

After cleaning process tweed is made thicker by means of connecting wool fibres.

Nach dem Waschen wird Tweed verdickt, indem Wollfasern verkoppelt werden.

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thicker: Examples and translations in context

He prefers a thicker mouse pad for added comfort while working.

Er bevorzugt ein dickeres Mauspad für mehr Komfort bei der Arbeit.

The engineer recommended using a thicker steel plate for added stability.

Der Ingenieur empfahl die Verwendung eines dickeren Stahlblechs für zusätzliche Stabilität.

For a thicker curry, boil down the coconut milk until it evaporates slightly.

Für ein dickeres Curry koche die Kokosmilch ein, bis sie leicht verdampft.

We should soup up the lawnmower to tackle thicker grass more effectively.

Wir sollten den Rasenmäher verbessern, um dickeres Gras effektiver zu mähen.

In the winter, I prefer wearing chunky heels with thicker soles.

Im Winter bevorzuge ich es, Blockabsätze mit dickeren Sohlen zu tragen.

A thicker brake lining can provide better stopping power under heavy loads.

Ein dickerer Bremsbelag kann unter hoher Belastung eine bessere Bremsleistung bieten.

The engineer recommended using thicker wire rope for this heavy load.

Der Ingenieur empfahl, ein dickeres Stahlseil für diese schwere Last zu verwenden.

The snowpack in the mountains is thicker this year due to heavy snowfall.

Die Schneedecke in den Bergen ist dieses Jahr aufgrund starker Schneefälle dicker.

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