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Pronunciation / Transliteration: tiːf
"Der See ist tief genug zum Schwimmen."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
Extending far down from the top or surface.
"The lake is deep enough for swimming." - 2
Having a strong or intense quality.
"She has a deep understanding of the subject."
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from Old English 'dēop', of Germanic origin; related to Dutch 'diep' and German 'tief'. Historically used to describe physical depth in water or earth, it has evolved metaphorically to represent complexity, intensity, and profound intellectual or emotional states.
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Profond
Transliteration: pʁɔfɔ̃
"Le lac est assez profond pour nager."
Tief
Transliteration: tiːf
"Der See ist tief genug zum Schwimmen."
Profondo
Transliteration: proˈfondo
"Il lago è abbastanza profondo per nuotare."
Profundo
Transliteration: pɾoˈfundo
"El lago es lo suficientemente profundo para nadar."
Profundo
Transliteration: pɾoˈfundu
"O lago é profundo o suficiente para nadar."
गहरा
Transliteration: gehra
"झील तैरने के लिए काफी गहरी है।"
深
Transliteration: shēn
"湖泊足够深以供游泳。"
깊은
Transliteration: gipeun
"호수는 수영하기에 충분히 깊습니다."
深い
Transliteration: fukai
"湖は泳ぐのに十分深いです。"
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