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Having a very strong, comprehensive, and lasting effect on something. It describes changes or influences that reach down to the foundations or roots of a system.
Die Digitalisierung hat zu tiefgreifenden Veränderungen in der Arbeitswelt geführt.
Digitalization has led to profound changes in the world of work.
The word is composed of 'tief' (deep) and 'greifend' (the present participle of 'greifen', to grasp). Figuratively, it describes something that 'tief in eine Sache eingreift' (intervenes deeply in something) and changes it at the root.
Diese Erfahrung war ein tiefgreifendes Erlebnis für ihn.
This experience was a profound event for him.
You can use 'tiefgreifend' (profound) as an adjective before a noun or as an adverb to describe a verb. Both uses emphasize the strength and extent of an effect.
Die Erfindung des Internets war eine tiefgreifende Veränderung.
The invention of the internet was a profound change.
'Tiefgreifend' (profound) is often used to describe large and important processes. Common combinations are: 'tiefgreifende Veränderungen' (profound changes), 'ein tiefgreifender Wandel' (a profound transformation), 'tiefgreifende Auswirkungen' (profound effects), or 'tiefgreifende Reformen' (profound reforms).
Die politische Entscheidung hatte tiefgreifende Auswirkungen auf die Gesellschaft.
The political decision had profound effects on society.
sustainable / lasting
'nachhaltig' and 'tiefgreifend' can both describe a strong effect. With 'nachhaltig', the focus is on the effect lasting for a long time or leaving a lasting impression. 'tiefgreifend' emphasizes more strongly that a change is very fundamental and affects many areas. So a lasting effect does not always have to change everything, but it remains noticeable. A profound change goes deeper and often changes the structure or foundations of something.
Die neue Technik bringt tiefgreifende Veränderungen in der ganzen Firma.
The new technology is bringing profound changes throughout the company.
Das Gespräch mit der Chefin hat mich nachhaltig beeindruckt.
The conversation with the boss made a lasting impression on me.