die Verdickung
Translation
thickening, swelling, lump, induration
Examples
Die Soße braucht eine leichte Verdickung.
The sauce needs a slight thickening.
Der Arzt fand eine Verdickung in der Haut.
The doctor found a lump in the skin.
Die Verdickung des Blutes kann gefährlich sein.
The thickening of the blood can be dangerous.
Grammar Patterns
((of sth.)) the thickening of sth. The thickening of the blood can be dangerous.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Anschwellung (swelling), Knoten (lump, node), Klumpen (clump); Antonym: die Verdünnung (thinning)
Etymology
Derived from the verb 'verdicken' (to thicken). It consists of 'ver-' (a prefix indicating change) + 'dick' (thick) + '-ung' (a noun-forming suffix).
Memory Tips
Knowing 'dick' means 'thick' is the key. The '-ung' suffix is a reliable marker for a feminine noun, often equivalent to '-ing' or '-tion' in English.