No. 2,030 in Dutch
dieper
"Dieper" means "deeper" in English.
In a sentence
De duiker ging steeds dieper in de zee.
The diver went deeper and deeper into the sea.
Usage as a comparative form to indicate a greater degree of depth in comparison to a previous state.
Hij dacht dieper na over het probleem.
He thought more deeply about the problem.
Usage metaphorically to denote an increased depth in thought or analysis.
Het gat is niet dieper geworden sinds gisteren.
The hole has not become deeper since yesterday.
Usage to describe the unchanged state of physical depth over time.
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