No. 840 in German
tiefer
"Deeper"
In a sentence
Der See ist hier tiefer als an anderen Stellen.
The lake is deeper here than in other places.
In this sentence, 'tiefer' is used as a comparative adjective to describe the depth of the lake, comparing it at this location to other locations.
Er atmete tief ein und versuchte, sich tiefer zu entspannen.
He took a deep breath and tried to relax more deeply.
Here, 'tiefer' is used as an adverb to describe the degree or extent of the relaxation he is attempting to achieve.
Durch die Erfahrung gewann er ein tieferes Verständnis für die Materie.
Through the experience, he gained a deeper understanding of the matter.
In this sentence, 'tieferes' operates as an adjective in the comparative form, modifying 'Verständnis' (understanding) to indicate a greater degree or depth.
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