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dünn

thin

Meaning of dünn

Deutsch

von geringer Dicke; nicht dick

English

having little thickness

thin

Pronunciation

German
[dʏn]

dünn with English translation

dünn usage examples

🇩🇪German→🇬🇧English

Die Scheiben sind dünn.

The slices are thin.

🇩🇪German→🇬🇧English

Ich nehme dünn geschnittenes Brot.

I'll take thinly sliced bread.

dünn synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between dünn, schmal, hauchdünn, papierdünn, and schwach

schmal
🇩🇪German

Means "narrow" or "not wide"; refers to width rather than thickness.

A1very often
H
🇩🇪German
hauchdünn

Means "extremely thin," almost like a breath; an emphatic intensifier of "thin."

A1rare word
P
🇩🇪German
papierdünn

Means "paper-thin"; a strong comparison for something almost transparent or extremely thin.

A1rare word

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🇩🇪German

Means "weak" or "not strong"; not about thickness directly, but about strength, intensity, or health.

A1very often

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What does dünn mean?

having little thickness

How do you pronounce dünn?

dünn is pronounced [dʏn].

How is dünn used in a sentence?

The slices are thin. Translation: Die Scheiben sind dünn.

Is dünn part of Adjectives vocabulary?

Yes, dünn (thin) can be learned in the Adjectives topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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