Die Tiefe
Example: Die Tiefe des Sees beeindruckte alle Besucher sehr.
Definition
"Die Tiefe" refers to the measurement or extent of how deep something is, often used to describe the distance from the top surface to the bottom of an object or space, such as water, a hole, or a physical area. For example, the depth of a lake impresses visitors.
Etymology
The German word "die Tiefe" originates from Old High German "diu tîfa," related to the concept of depth or profoundness. It shares roots with the English word "deep," both tracing back to the Proto-Germanic word *djuppaz. Did you know? The word evokes not just physical depth but also figurative meanings like intensity or complexity.
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"Die Tiefe" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (B2) - set 4", containing 112 commonly used words.
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