How to Say "Thickness" in German

Dicke

/ˈdɪkə/feminine

The English word thickness is translated into German as Dicke.

Dicke refers to the property of an object being thick in dimension.

Meaning: property of being thick in dimension (noun)

What does it mean word for word?

The noun Dicke is derived from the adjective dick, which means thick.

Dicke is a feminine noun.

/ˈdɪkə/

The adjective dick is also used in German slang to describe something that is 'cool' or 'awesome', similar to how 'fat' or 'thick' is used in certain English dialects.
German has a specific idiom dick auftragen, which literally means to 'apply thickness' or 'lay it on thick' when exaggerating a story.
While Dicke describes physical thickness, the adjective dick is also used to describe a 'thick' or 'close' friendship, similar to the English expression 'thick as thieves'.

Kontrolliere die Dicke der Bremsscheiben.
Check the thickness of the brake discs.
This sentence is useful for showing how to use Dicke when discussing the dimensions of mechanical parts.
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Die Dicke des Buches beträgt zwei Zentimeter.
The thickness of the book is two centimeters.
Die Dicke der Mauer beeindruckt uns.
The thickness of the wall impresses us.
Die Dicke der Scheibe beträgt fünf Millimeter.
The thickness of the glass is five millimeters.
Die Dicke des Pelzmantels ist wirklich beeindruckend, oder?
The thickness of the fur coat is really impressive, right?
Mann, schau dir die Dicke dieser Steaks an!
Man, look at the thickness of these steaks!
Die Dicke des Kabels ist zu gering.
The thickness of the cable is too low.
Die Dicke der Glasplatte beträgt fünf Millimeter.
The thickness of the glass plate is five millimeters.
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Julia and Julian are choosing a yoga mat.

Julia

Diese Matte hat eine angenehme Dicke.
This mat has a pleasant thickness.
Julian

Stimmt, sie ist viel weicher als meine.
True, it is much softer than mine.
Julia

Findest du die Dicke passend für Knieübungen?
Do you find the thickness suitable for knee exercises?
Julian

Ja, Julia, das passt perfekt.
Yes, Julia, that fits perfectly.

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