GERMAN · B2WORD NOTES
MEANING & PRONUNCIATION

vertiefen

deepen physically

Der Bagger vertieft den Graben, damit auch bei starkem Regen genügend Wasser abfließen kann.

The excavator is deepening the ditch so that enough water can drain away even during heavy rain.

deepen; expand knowledge

Im Praktikum konnte ich meine Kenntnisse in der Buchhaltung vertiefen.

During the internship, I was able to deepen my knowledge of accounting.

immerse oneself in

Sie vertiefte sich in die Akten und bemerkte nicht, dass es dunkel wurde.

She became absorbed in the files and did not notice it growing dark.

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