dickes
Translation
thick, fat, big
Examples
Ich lese ein dickes Buch.
I am reading a thick book.
Das ist ein dickes Problem.
That is a big problem.
Grammar Patterns
((Adjective)) ((Noun)) Modifies a neuter noun. Ein dickes Buch liegt auf dem Tisch.
Similar Words
Synonyms: fat, substantial; Antonyms: thin, narrow
Etymology
From Old High German 'dicchi'. 'dickes' is the inflected form of 'dick' used for neuter nouns.
Memory Tips
The '-es' ending signals a neuter noun in the nominative or accusative case, like 'das Buch' -> 'ein dickes Buch'.