De diepte
Example: De diepte van de oceaan fascineert veel wetenschappers.
Definition
"De diepte" refers to the measurement of the distance from the top or surface to the bottom of something, often used to describe how deep an object or space is. For example, "de diepte van de oceaan" means the depth of the ocean.
Etymology
The Dutch phrase "de diepte" comes from the adjective "diep," meaning deep, combined with the suffix "-te," which forms a noun indicating a state or quality. The word ultimately traces back to Old Dutch and Germanic roots related to depth and profoundness.
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"De diepte" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (B2) - set 4", containing 112 commonly used words.
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