Why does the noun Tief have the article das?

This noun follows no general suffix rule — its gender is part of the core vocabulary you simply learn alongside the word.

Declension table for German noun Tief

How it changes across the four cases.

CaseDefiniteIndefiniteNegative
Nominativdas Tiefein Tiefkein Tief
Akkusativdas Tiefein Tiefkein Tief
Dativdem Tiefeinem Tiefkeinem Tief
Genitivdes Tiefseines Tiefskeines Tiefs

Examples in context

Real sentences using Tief in different cases.

CaseDefiniteIndefiniteNegative
Nominativ
Das tiefe Tief bleibt heute.The deep low remains today.
Ein starkes Tief kommt morgen.A strong low comes tomorrow.
Kein neues Tief ist in Sicht.No new low is in sight.
Akkusativ
Wir sehen das tiefe Tief.We see the deep low.
Ich spüre ein starkes Tief.I feel a strong low.
Ich sehe kein neues Tief.I see no new low.
Dativ
Ich folge dem tiefen Tief.I follow the deep low.
Ich arbeite an einem neuen Tief.I am working on a new low.
Ich folge keinem neuen Tief.I follow no new low.
Genitiv
Die Stärke des tiefen Tiefs ist bekannt.The strength of the deep low is known.
Die Wirkung eines starken Tiefs.The effect of a strong low.
Die Gefahr keines neuen Tiefs.The danger of no new low.

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Frequently asked questions

Everything you might wonder about der, die, das — and the Der Artikel app.

Is it der, die, or das Tief?

It is das Tief. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Tief is neuter. You should always learn the article together with the noun to ensure your German grammar is correct.

What is the plural of das Tief?

The plural form of das Tief is die Tiefs. In German, regardless of the singular gender, all plural nouns use the definite article “die.”

What does das Tief mean in English?

The German word das Tief translates to “low pressure” in English.

How do you decline das Tief?

Like all German nouns, Tief changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are:
  • Nominativ: das Tief
  • Akkusativ: das Tief
  • Dativ: dem Tief
  • Genitiv: des Tiefs

These changes are necessary because German uses cases to indicate the noun’s role in a sentence (such as the subject or object). Knowing these forms allows you to build grammatically correct sentences.