English–German

“deepen” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/fɛɐ̯ˈtiːfən/

Example

Ich vertiefe mein Wissen über Deutschland.

I am deepening my knowledge of Germany.

Illustration for vertiefen (deepen)

How to say “deepen” in German

“Deepen” in German is vertiefen.

A shallow layer is opened downward, bringing its hidden contents into greater depth and focus.

Full entry for vertiefen: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with vertiefen

Bevor wir schließen, sollten wir den Punkt vertiefen.

Before we close, we should explore the point in depth.

Tips for using vertiefen

  • In the reflexive construction, sich in etwas vertiefen takes in plus the accusative, as in sich in ein Buch vertiefen.

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