tiefgründig

/ˈtiːfˌɡʁʏndɪç/

adjective C1

der (masc.) die (fem.) das (neut.)

Underline = a spelling pattern that usually signals that gender.

Meaning

profound, deep
- Es war ein tiefgründiges Gespräch.
  
  It was a profound conversation.

Nachdenklich is thoughtful/pensive, a mood of reflection; tiefgründig is profound/deep, describing the substance of a thought or person.

Tief is the general word for deep, literal or figurative; tiefgründig specifically means profound, a deep quality of thought or character.

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English

deep is the English word for the same thing — both mean "profound, deep."

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Last updated 2026-09-25