dickflüssig
thick
A liquid is thick when it has high viscosity and flows only slowly.
EXAMPLE
Die Farbe ist so dickflüssig, dass sie nur langsam aus dem Eimer läuft.
The paint is so thick that it only runs slowly out of the bucket.
dickflüssig
thick / viscous
dickflüssig – dickflüssiger – am dickflüssigsten
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Meanings
Forms
Forms adapted from the German Wiktionary entry dickflüssig, by Wiktionary contributors, licence CC BY-SA 4.0.
Comparison
| basic form | dickflüssig |
|---|---|
| comparative | dickflüssiger |
| superlative | am dickflüssigsten |
After der, die, das
| masc. | fem. | neut. | plural | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| nom. | -e | -e | -e | -en |
| acc. | -en | -e | -e | -en |
| dat. | -en | -en | -en | -en |
| gen. | -en | -en | -en | -en |
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After ein, eine
| masc. | fem. | neut. | plural | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| nom. | -er | -e | -es | -en |
| acc. | -en | -e | -es | -en |
| dat. | -en | -en | -en | -en |
| gen. | -en | -en | -en | -en |
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Without article
| masc. | fem. | neut. | plural | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| nom. | -er | -e | -es | -e |
| acc. | -en | -e | -es | -e |
| dat. | -em | -er | -em | -en |
| gen. | -en | -er | -en | -er |
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Usage tips
Word formation
'Dickflüssig' (thick or viscous) is made up of 'dick' (thick) and 'flüssig' (liquid). The word therefore describes a liquid that remains liquid but has a thick, more viscous consistency.
EXAMPLE
Die dickflüssige Glasur lässt sich nur langsam auf dem Kuchen verteilen.
The thick glaze can only be spread slowly over the cake.
Typical collocations
'Dickflüssig' (thick or viscous) is often used with foods and materials such as honey, sauce, cream, paint, or glaze.
EXAMPLE
Für das Dessert brauchen wir eine dickflüssige Schokoladensoße.
We need a thick chocolate sauce for the dessert.
Change of state
With 'werden' (to become), 'dickflüssig' (thick or viscous) often describes a liquid changing as a result of cooling, heating, or evaporation.
EXAMPLE
Beim Abkühlen wird die Suppe dickflüssig.
The soup becomes thick as it cools.
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