tyndeste

Tyndeste is the superlative form of the Danish adjective tynd, meaning thin or slender. It is used to indicate the smallest thickness or width within a group of objects or substances, for example den tyndeste tråd, meaning the thinnest thread.

Formation and agreement: In Danish, most adjectives form the superlative with the suffix -este, so tynd becomes tyndeste. The form is used with definite determiners as well, for example den tyndeste (common gender singular) and det tyndeste (neuter singular), as well as de tyndeste for plural, in phrases such as de tyndeste tråde.

Usage notes: Tyndeste is common in everyday language and technical contexts when describing thickness or width. It can refer to physical objects, layers, fibers, films, or membranes, such as the tyndeste plastikfolie or the tyndeste membran, when comparing multiple items.

Related forms and etymology: The word tyndeste is related to the Danish root tynd, and its cognates appear in other Scandinavian languages, reflecting shared Germanic origins. In usage, the superlative form aligns with standard Danish adjective agreement and pluralization patterns.