Tiefem
Translation
deep (dative)
Examples
Er schwimmt in tiefem Wasser.
He is swimming in deep water.
Das Haus steht auf tiefem Grund.
The house stands on deep ground.
Grammar Patterns
tief + Noun deep ~ That is a deep lake.
Similar Words
Synonyms: bodenlos (bottomless); Antonyms: flach (flat, shallow), seicht (shallow)
Etymology
From Proto-Germanic *deupaz, meaning 'deep'. Cognate with English 'deep'.
Memory Tips
Think of a 'deep' dive. 'Tief' applies not only to physical depth but also to emotions or thoughts, like 'tiefer Schlaf' (deep sleep).