No. 15,189 in German
tiefliegende
Deep-set or low-lying.
In a sentence
Die tiefliegenden Wolken kündigen Regen an.
The low-lying clouds predict rain.
The word 'tiefliegenden' is used as an adjective describing 'Wolken', indicating their specific position or nature, i.e., they are located low in the sky.
Seine tiefliegenden Augen verliehen ihm ein geheimnisvolles Aussehen.
His deep-set eyes gave him a mysterious appearance.
Here, 'tiefliegenden' serves as an adjective that modifies 'Augen', referring to their distinct physical characteristic of being set deeper in the skull.
Die tiefliegenden Sorgen wurden schließlich ausgesprochen.
The deep-seated worries were eventually expressed.
In this instance, 'tiefliegenden' is used metaphorically to describe 'Sorgen', suggesting that the concerns are profound or deeply held.
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