NOUN

Tiefsee/ˈtiːfˌzeː/deep sea; abyssal zone

Tiefsee is a German noun that means deep sea or abyssal zone. It is pronounced /ˈtiːfˌzeː/. As a noun it takes the article "die".

Definitions

1.The deepest and bottommost zone of the sea, typically from about 2000 meters below the surface.(geography, oceanography)

a.area of ocean at great depths, especially beyond the continental shelf

Viele unbekannte Tierarten leben in der Tiefsee.Many unknown animal species live in the deep sea.

b.metaphorically: extremely remote or mysterious area

Die Tiefsee des menschlichen Bewusstseins ist unerforscht.The deep sea of human consciousness is unexplored.

Declension

Genderfeminine

SingularPlural
Nominativedie Tiefsee
Genitiveder Tiefsee
Dativeder Tiefsee
Accusativedie Tiefsee

Frequently asked questions

What does "Tiefsee" mean in English?
"Tiefsee" means deep sea or abyssal zone. It is a German noun.
How do you pronounce "Tiefsee"?
"Tiefsee" is pronounced /ˈtiːfˌzeː/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
Is "Tiefsee" der, die, or das?
"Tiefsee" is a feminine noun, so it takes the article "die".
What part of speech is "Tiefsee"?
"Tiefsee" is a noun in German.

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