This is the 13586th most frequent German word.
dichten
To write poetry or compose verses.
Here, 'dichten' refers to the act of composing poetry or verses, showcasing creative writing.
Er dichtete ein Gedicht über die Natur.
He composed a poem about nature.
In this example, 'dicht' is related to 'dichten' as making something airtight or sealed.
Die Fenster sind jetzt dicht, nachdem wir sie repariert haben.
The windows are now sealed after we repaired them.
This usage of 'dicht' metaphorically describes something as dense or concentrated, derived from the idea of compactness.