ADJECTIVE
tief/tiːf/deep; low (in pitch, height); profound
tief is a German adjective that means deep, low (in pitch, height), or profound. It is pronounced /tiːf/. Its comparative and superlative forms are "tiefer" and "tiefsten".
Definitions
1.extending far down from the top or surface(physical dimension)
a.having great vertical extent downward
Der See ist sehr tief.—The lake is very deep.
2.having a low pitch or frequency(sound, pitch)
a.describing low-frequency sounds or voices
Er hat eine tiefe Stimme.—He has a deep voice.
3.profound or intense (of thoughts, feelings, sleep, etc.)(abstract, figurative)
a.very intense or strong
Ich habe tiefes Mitgefühl mit dir.—I have deep sympathy for you.
Adjective Forms
| Positive | tief |
|---|---|
| Comparative | tiefer |
| Superlative | tiefsten |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "tief" mean in English?
- "tief" means deep, low (in pitch, height), or profound. It is a German adjective.
- How do you pronounce "tief"?
- "tief" is pronounced /tiːf/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What are the comparative and superlative of "tief"?
- The comparative of "tief" is "tiefer" and the superlative is "tiefsten".
- What part of speech is "tief"?
- "tief" is a adjective in German.
