ADJECTIVE
tief/tiːf/deep; low (of sounds)
tief is a German adjective that means deep or low (of sounds). 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 a great vertical extent downward
Der See ist an dieser Stelle besonders tief.—The lake is especially deep at this point.
2.having a low pitch or frequency(sound)
a.low in tone or pitch (of voice or instrument)
Er hat eine tiefere Stimme als sein Bruder.—He has a deeper voice than his brother.
Adjective Forms
| Positive | tief |
|---|---|
| Comparative | tiefer |
| Superlative | tiefsten |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "tief" mean in English?
- "tief" means deep or low (of sounds). 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.
