die Tiefenstrukturen
Translation
deep structures
Examples
Die Linguistik untersucht die Tiefenstrukturen der Sprache.
Linguistics examines the deep structures of language.
Hinter dem Verhalten liegen oft verborgene Tiefenstrukturen.
Behind the behavior, there are often hidden deep structures.
Grammar Patterns
the deep structures ((of sth.)) Linguistics examines the deep structures of language.
Similar Words
Synonyms: basic structures; Antonyms: surface structures
Etymology
From 'Tiefen' (depths) + 'Strukturen' (structures). Literally 'depth-structures'.
Memory Tips
Think of the underlying, invisible rules or patterns beneath a visible 'surface structure', like the foundation of a building.