No. 307 in Afrikaans

diep

Deep.

In a sentence

Die dam is baie diep.
The dam is very deep.
This usage of 'diep' refers to the physical depth of the body of water.
Haar liefde vir haar familie is diep.
Her love for her family is deep.
Here, 'diep' expresses the profound and intense nature of emotions.
Hy het diep oor die saak gedink.
He thought deeply about the matter.
In this context, 'diep' describes the thoroughness and intensity of the thought process.

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