thinner

ˈθɪn.ər
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Translation of thinner into German,

Adjective

1.

physical size

having less thickness than something else
  • This book is thinner than the dictionary.Dieses Buch ist dünner als das Wörterbuch.
2.

consistency

having less density or concentration
  • The soup is thinner after adding water.Die Suppe ist dünner nach dem Hinzufügen von Wasser.
3.

medical

having less fat or flesh
dünner weniger dick
  • She looks thinner after her diet.Sie sieht nach ihrer Diät dünner aus.
4.

quantity

having fewer people or items
lichter dünner spärlicher
  • The crowd was thinner after the rain started.Die Menge war weniger dicht, nachdem der Regen eingesetzt hatte.

Noun

1.

painting

liquid used to reduce paint thickness
  • Add thinner to the paint for a smoother finish.Fügen Sie Verdünner zur Farbe hinzu, um ein glatteres Finish zu erzielen.
2.

diluting agent

substance that dilutes or reduces thickness
  • He added thinner to the paint to make it spread more easily..Er fügte der Farbe Verdünner hinzu, um sie leichter zu verstreichen
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Expressions with thinner: examples in English and translations in German

dünner verteilt
The team was spread thinner after the layoffs.
Verdünner
Farbverdünner
Use paint thinner to clean brushes or thin paint.
Blutverdünner
The doctor prescribed a blood thinner for her condition.

Images of thinner

  • thinner: liquid used to reduce paint thickness
    (painting) Verdünner

Synonyms and analogies of thinner in English

Examples of thinner in a sentence

  • This layer is thinner than the previous one.
  • The paint became thinner with the solvent.
  • After mixing, the batter was thinner than before.
  • He feels thinner after his workout routine.
  • The thinner model was more popular among customers.
  • Traffic is thinner on Sunday mornings.
thin
θɪn
thinnedthinnestthinning
Adjective
1.

physical thickness

having little thickness from one surface to another
  • The ice on the lake is very thin.Das Eis auf dem See ist sehr dünn.
2.

medical

having little body fat or flesh
  • She is tall and thin.Sie ist groß und dünn.
3.

crowd

not dense or crowded
  • The audience was thin at the concert.Das Publikum war dünn beim Konzert.
Verb
1.

reduce density

tr.
make something less thick or dense
tr.
  • She decided to thin the paint with water.Sie beschloss, die Farbe mit Wasser zu verdünnen.
2.

liquid

tr.
dilute a liquid by adding another
tr.
  • He thinned the soup with some broth.Er verdünnte die Suppe mit etwas Brühe.
Adverb
1.

producing thinness

in a way that makes a very slight layer
  • spread the butter thin across the bread..Verteile die Butter dünn auf dem Brot
2.

distribution

in a scattered or sparse manner
  • The trees were planted thin along the road.Die Bäume wurden spärlich entlang der Straße gepflanzt.

Expressions with thin: examples in English and translations in German

dünnes Eis
The children were warned not to skate on the thin ice.
sich lichten
The crowd began to thin out after the concert ended..
sich abnutzen
The carpet began to wear thin after years of heavy foot traffic..
überfordert
She felt spread thin with all her responsibilities.
oben dünnhaarig
My uncle is getting thin on top these days.
der Geduldsfaden reißt
Her patience is wearing thin with the constant noise.

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

Adjective
dünnadj.

The warped mirror distorted my reflection, making me look taller and thinner.

Der verzogene Spiegel verzerrte mein Spiegelbild, sodass ich größer und dünner aussah.

dünnereadj.

To enhance cooking, I will butterfly the carrots into thinner slices.

Um das Garen zu verbessern, werde ich die Karotten in dünnere Scheiben schneiden.

schmalereadj.

Sativas are taller, more slender and have thinner leaves.

Sativa Pflanzen sind höher, schlanker und haben schmalere Blätter.

flachereadj.

The thinner casing was achieved by reduced material thickness and a changed design.

Das flachere Gehäuse wurde durch eine geringere Materialstärke und ein anderes Design erzielt.

schlankereadj.

The thinner shape is particularly noticeable compared to the magazine.

Besonders die schlankere Form fällt im Vergleich zum Magazin auf.

Noun
derVerdünnernm.

For the varnish, a specific type of thinner is required.

Für den Lack wird eine spezielle Art von Verdünner benötigt.

dieVerdünnungnf.

Paint thinner is essential for achieving the right consistency in oil paints.

Verdünnung ist unerlässlich, um die richtige Konsistenz bei Ölfarben zu erreichen.

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thinner: Examples and translations in context

Chunky heels provide more stability compared to thinner options like stilettos.

Blockabsätze bieten mehr Stabilität im Vergleich zu dünneren Optionen wie Stilettos.

I watched as she rolled out the phyllo, making it even thinner.

Ich beobachtete, wie sie den Filoteig ausrollte und noch dünner machte.

To create jewelry, one must beat out the metal into thinner pieces.

Um Schmuck herzustellen, muss man das Metall zu dünneren Stücken ausarbeiten.

As they climbed higher, they noticed the cool air getting thinner.

Je höher sie stiegen, desto dünner wurde die kühle Luft.

In the high range of mountain elevations, the air becomes thinner.

In den höheren Lagen der Berge wird die Luft dünner.

As a result, the bone becomes thinner and more porous.

Mit der Folge, dass der Knochen dünner und poröser wird.

I noticed that the walls of my bubble were getting thinner.

Das ich merkte wie die Wände meiner Blase langsam dünner wurden.

As we age, our skin becomes thinner and more brittle.

Wenn wir älter werden, wird unsere Haut dünner und brüchiger.

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