luftdicht
airtight
Constructed or sealed so that no air can pass through.
EXAMPLE
Der Behälter muss luftdicht verschlossen sein.
The container must be sealed airtight.
luftdicht
airtight
luftdicht – luftdichter – am luftdichtesten
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Meanings
Forms
Forms adapted from the German Wiktionary entry luftdicht, by Wiktionary contributors, licence CC BY-SA 4.0.
Comparison
| basic form | luftdicht |
|---|---|
| comparative | luftdichter |
| superlative | am luftdichtesten |
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
'Luftdicht' (airtight) is made up of 'Luft' (air) and 'dicht' (tight / sealed). The compound describes a seal that specifically prevents air from entering or escaping.
EXAMPLE
Für die Prüfung wird eine luftdichte Kammer benötigt.
An airtight chamber is needed for the test.
Typical collocations
Common combinations are 'luftdicht verschließen' (to seal airtight), 'luftdicht verpacken' (to pack in airtight packaging), and 'luftdicht lagern' (to store in airtight conditions). Common noun phrases include 'luftdichte Verpackung' (airtight packaging), 'luftdichter Behälter' (airtight container), and 'luftdichte Folie' (airtight film).
EXAMPLE
Das Pulver wird in einem luftdichten Behälter gelagert.
The powder is stored in an airtight container.
Technical context
'Luftdicht' (airtight) is especially common in technical, trade, and packaging contexts, for example when discussing windows, pipes, containers, or packaging.
EXAMPLE
Beim Einbau muss darauf geachtet werden, dass die Fenster luftdicht abschließen.
During installation, care must be taken to ensure that the windows form an airtight seal.
In real life
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