English–German

“wide” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/braɪ̯t/

Example

Die Straße ist breit.

The street is wide.

Illustration for breit (wide)

How to say “wide” in German

“Wide” in German is breit.

A road or field opens far from side to side, and the same open span represents many areas or aspects.

Full entry for breit: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with breit

Seine Schultern sind sehr breit.

His shoulders are very wide.

Tips for using breit

  • The collocation breit gefächert means wide-ranging or varied, especially for subjects, interests, or offerings.

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