tief
deep · deeply
Etwas ist weit nach unten oder entfernt vom oberen Rand.
The German word "tief" is an adjective meaning "deep" or "profound". It describes something extending far down from the surface, or something intense in an abstract sense (e.g., deep feelings).
- Related root word: "tief" itself is the base word.
Similar words:
- "abgründig" (abysmal, very deep, often figurative)
- "gründlich" (thorough, in-depth)
- "unergründlich" (unfathomable, unfathomably deep)
Differences:
- "tief" typically denotes physical depth or strong intensity.
- "abgründig" often suggests an extreme, sometimes negative, depth, including figurative meanings.
- "gründlich" emphasizes thoroughness or completeness rather than just depth.
- "unergründlich" stresses something impossible to fully understand or fathom.
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Examples
Der Ozean ist sehr tief.adjective
The ocean is very deep.
Das Wasser im See ist tief.adjective
The water in the lake is deep.
Das Loch im Boden ist tief.adjective
The hole in the ground is deep.
Der See ist tief.adjective
The lake is deep.
Ist das Regal zu tief für die Box?adjective
Is the shelf too deep for the box?
Er atmet die frische Luft tief ein.adverb
He breathes the fresh air in deeply.
Das Kind schläft tief und fest.adverb
The child is sleeping deeply and soundly.
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