English–German
“extensive” in German
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈaʊ̯sgəˌdeːnt/
Example
Die ausgedehnte Forschung brachte neue Erkenntnisse.
The extensive research brought new insights.
How to say “extensive” in German
“Extensive” in German is ausgedehnt.
Something stretched from its original limits into a broad field or an extended period.
Example sentences with ausgedehnt
In den Medien liefen ausgedehnte Debatten über die Reform.
The media featured extensive debates about the reform.
Tips for using ausgedehnt
- Ausgedehnt can describe research, territory, or time, whereas weitreichend usually emphasizes broad effects or consequences rather than physical extent.
Other German words for “extensive”
Das umfangreiche Angebot deckt viele Interessen ab.
The extensive selection caters to many interests.