Diep
Example: De rivier is diep en vol vissen.
Definition
"Diep" is an adjective describing something extending a long way down from the top or surface, often used to indicate great vertical distance, such as in the phrase 'The river is deep and full of fish.'
Etymology
The Dutch word "diep" comes from the Old Dutch 'diup' and is related to the German 'tief' and English 'deep.' Did you know that these words share the same Germanic root, reflecting a common idea of great depth in water or space?
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"Diep" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (A2) - set 2", containing 116 commonly used words.
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