NOUN
dieTiefsee/ˈtiːfˌzeː/deep sea; abyssal zone
Tiefsee is a German noun that means deep sea or abyssal zone. It is pronounced /ˈtiːfˌzeː/. As a noun it takes the article "die".
Definitions
1.The deepest and bottommost zone of the sea, typically from about 2000 meters below the surface.(geography, oceanography)
a.area of ocean at great depths, especially beyond the continental shelf
Viele unbekannte Tierarten leben in der Tiefsee.—Many unknown animal species live in the deep sea.
b.metaphorically: extremely remote or mysterious area
Die Tiefsee des menschlichen Bewusstseins ist unerforscht.—The deep sea of human consciousness is unexplored.
Declension
Genderfeminine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | die Tiefsee | — |
| Genitive | der Tiefsee | — |
| Dative | der Tiefsee | — |
| Accusative | die Tiefsee | — |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Tiefsee" mean in English?
- "Tiefsee" means deep sea or abyssal zone. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Tiefsee"?
- "Tiefsee" is pronounced /ˈtiːfˌzeː/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Tiefsee" der, die, or das?
- "Tiefsee" is a feminine noun, so it takes the article "die".
- What part of speech is "Tiefsee"?
- "Tiefsee" is a noun in German.
