Vertiefen Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Vertiefen" is used as verb with the meaning of "to deepen", "to intensify" or "to enhance".

Essential properties of "vertiefen"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

  • Infinitive: vertiefen
  • Simple past: vertiefte
  • Participle: vertieft

See full conjugation of vertiefen

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Note: These properties are not absolute. A transitive verb can be used intransitively and vice versa depending on context, and many verbs can be used reflexively even though they are not primarily reflexive.

Meanings of "vertiefen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To deepen something"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Wir müssen das Loch vertiefen, um den Pfosten zu setzen.We need to deepen the hole to set the post.
  2. Sie möchte ihre Kenntnisse in Mathematik vertiefen.She wants to deepen her knowledge in mathematics.
  3. Die Krise hat die Spaltung in der Gesellschaft vertieft.The crisis has deepened the division in society.

2.) "To immerse oneself in a topic or activity"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Er vertiefte sich in die Lektüre des Buches.He immersed himself in reading the book.
  2. Die Studenten vertiefen sich in ihre Forschungsarbeit.The students are delving into their research work.
  3. Sie war so in ihre Arbeit vertieft, dass sie die Zeit vergaß.She was so engrossed in her work that she forgot the time.
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