No. 2,643 in German
dicht
Dense; tight; close.
In a sentence
Die Fenster sind dicht und lassen keine Zugluft durch.
The windows are sealed tightly and do not let any draft through.
Here, 'dicht' is used to describe the thorough and complete sealing of the windows, emphasizing their ability to prevent air passage.
Die Wolken sind heute besonders dicht.
The clouds are particularly dense today.
In this sentence, 'dicht' is used to describe the compactness or density of the clouds, signifying their closeness and accumulation.
Der Schriftsteller wohnt dicht am Waldrand.
The writer lives close to the edge of the forest.
Here, 'dicht' conveys a spatial proximity, specifying that the writer's residence is near the forest edge.
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