Tiefe /tˈiːfə/ · noun · CEFR B2. German translation of "depth".

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Source term
depth
Translation
Tiefe
CEFR Level
B2
Part of speech
noun
Image
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Article, Gender & Forms

German article/gender note: learn this word with the article "die".

Dictionary form Tiefe
Article die
Gender/article class feminine or plural
Plural varies by noun
How to use it in a sentence
Pattern
Subject + verb + die Tiefe
Examples
Das ist die Tiefe.
Tip
Use the article with the noun when the language normally requires one.

Example Sentences

Die Tiefe des Sees überraschte alle, die tauchen wollten.

English: The depth of the lake surprised everyone who tried diving.

B2 · quantificationAndMeasurement

Sie analysierte das Problem gründlich und mit klarem Verständnis.

English: She analysed the issue with depth and clear understanding.

B2 · quantificationAndMeasurement

Wir haben die Schneetiefe gemessen, bevor wir mit dem Aufstieg begonnen haben.

English: We measured the depth of the snow before starting the climb.

B2 · quantificationAndMeasurement

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