dick
Translation
thick, fat, dense
Examples
Das Buch ist sehr dick.
The book is very thick.
Die Katze ist ein bisschen dick.
The cat is a bit fat.
Der Nebel war heute Morgen sehr dick.
The fog was very thick this morning.
Grammar Patterns
[Noun] + sein + dick ... is thick/fat Das Buch ist dick.
ein dickes [Noun] a thick/fat ... Er trägt einen dicken Pullover.
Similar Words
Synonyms: fett (fat), stark (strong, thick), dicht (dense); Antonyms: dünn (thin), schlank (slim)
Etymology
From Old High German 'dicchi', meaning thick or dense. It is a direct cognate of the English word 'thick'.
Memory Tips
It sounds very similar to its English cognate 'thick'. Just remember it can also mean 'fat' for people and animals.