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Old 10th May 2014, 02:49
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Re: Meaning of German word
Jim is correct - low. Only in this case it is in the superlative form so it translates as lowest.

tief = low.
tiefer = lower. (comparative)
tiefst = lowest. (superlative)

In der tiefsten Tiefe = In the uttermost depths.

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