derin: deep water, breathing and discussion

Use derin for physical depth and, figuratively, thoroughness.

The idea

Derin göl describes a deep lake; derin tartışma describes an in-depth discussion.

Bu göl çok derin.This lake is very deep.
Derin bir nefes alın.Take a deep breath.
Kutunun derinliği yirmi santimetre.The box is twenty centimeters deep.
Bu konu üzerine derin bir tartışma var.There is an in-depth discussion about this subject.
Su sığ değil, derin.The water is not shallow; it is deep.
Derin bir uykudaydı.They were in a deep sleep.

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The noun derinlik names depth; derin nefes is the established phrase for a deep breath.

Choose the option that completes the Turkish sentence. Gölün dibi yüzeyden çok uzakta; göl ___. (derin / sığ)
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derin
Derin fits a lake with a bottom far below its surface.
Choose the option that completes the Turkish sentence. Bu su yalnızca birkaç santimetre; derin ___. (değil / mi)
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değil
Değil negates depth for very shallow water.
Choose the option that completes the Turkish sentence. Konuyu ayrıntılı olarak ele aldılar; ___ bir tartışma yaptılar. (derin / sığ)
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derin
Derin fits a discussion that treats a topic thoroughly.

Distinguish physical and figurative depth.