nounadjective

ett djup

depth

När något går långt ner från ytan eller känns starkt och intensivt.

The Swedish word "djup" translates to "deep" in English. It is an adjective that describes something that has a considerable distance from the top or surface to the bottom, implying a significant depth. It can refer to physical objects, such as deep water or deep holes, as well as metaphorical concepts like deep emotions or deep thoughts.

Similar Words

  1. "Djupt" - This is the adverb form of "djup," used to describe how something is done in a deep manner (e.g., diving deep).
  2. "Djupt liggande" - This phrase means "deep-seated" when referring to issues or emotions of a significant nature.

Differences from Related Words

  • "Lång" (long): While "djup" refers specifically to depth, "lång" pertains to length along a horizontal plane. For example, a river can be long and deep.
  • "Bred" (wide): "Djup" addresses vertical extent, whereas "bred" addresses the horizontal width of an object.

Understanding these distinctions can help in grasping the various dimensions and characteristics of objects or concepts being described in Swedish.

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Examples

Sjön har ett stort djup.noun

The lake has a great depth.

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