English–German
“deep” in German
German
Pronunciation
IPA/tiːf/
Example
Das Meer ist tiefer als der Fluss.
The sea is deeper than the river.
How to say “deep” in German
“Deep” in German is tief.
A downward space or inward layer extends far from the surface, with the same sense applied to low voices and intense feelings.
Example sentences with tief
Er hat eine tiefe Stimme.
He has a low voice.
Tips for using tief
- Tief usually describes depth, low pitch, or intensity, while niedrig usually describes a low position or small height.