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10 Language-to-English DictionariesThicken
/ˈθɪk.ən/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
To make or become thick or thicker.
"To thicken the sauce, let it simmer for a few more minutes." - 2
To increase in density or viscosity.
"The paint will thicken as it dries."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The word 'thicken' originates from the Old English 'þiccan', which means 'to make thick'. It is derived from the Proto-Germanic root '*þikkaną', which is related to the Old High German 'dicken' and the Dutch 'dik'. Over time, the meaning has evolved to encompass various contexts of increasing density or viscosity.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Thicken" is said worldwide
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Épaissir
Transliteration: epaisir
"Pour épaissir la sauce, laissez-la mijoter quelques minutes de plus."
Verdicken
Transliteration: fer-dik-en
"Um die Sauce zu verdicken, lassen Sie sie noch einige Minuten köcheln."
Addensare
Transliteration: ad-den-sare
"Per addensare la salsa, lasciala cuocere a fuoco lento per qualche minuto in più."
Espesar
Transliteration: es-pe-sar
"Para espesar la salsa, déjala cocinar a fuego lento unos minutos más."
Engrossar
Transliteration: en-gros-sar
"Para engrossar o molho, deixe cozinhar em fogo baixo por mais alguns minutos."
गाढ़ा करना
Transliteration: gadha karna
"सॉस को गाढ़ा करने के लिए, इसे कुछ और मिनटों तक उबालें।"
加厚
Transliteration: jiā hòu
"要加厚酱汁，请再煮几分钟。"
두껍게 하다
Transliteration: duggeobge hada
"소스를 두껍게 하려면 몇 분 더 끓이세요."
厚くする
Transliteration: atsuku suru
"ソースを厚くするには、さらに数分煮込んでください。"
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