die Tiefe
Translation
depth, profundity
Examples
Das Wasser hat eine große Tiefe.
The water has a great depth.
Ich bewundere die Tiefe seiner Gedanken.
I admire the depth of his thoughts.
Grammar Patterns
the depth ((of sth.)) the depth of sth. The lake has a depth of 50 meters.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Gründlichkeit (thoroughness); Antonyms: Höhe (height), Oberfläche (surface)
Etymology
Derived from the adjective 'tief' (deep). The '-e' ending often turns adjectives into feminine nouns.
Memory Tips
Connect it to the English word 'deep'. The German adjective is 'tief', and 'die Tiefe' is the noun form, similar to how 'deep' relates to 'depth'.