English–German

“widespread” in German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈgʁoːsˌflɛːçɪç/

Example

Nach dem Sturm sind großflächige Schäden sichtbar.

After the storm, widespread damage is visible.

Illustration for großflächig (widespread)

How to say “widespread” in German

“Widespread” in German is großflächig.

A large stretch of territory or surface affected by one event or included in one planned measure.

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

Example sentences with großflächig

Nach dem Sturm traten großflächige Stromausfälle auf.

After the storm, widespread power outages occurred.

Tips for using großflächig

  • Großflächig emphasizes surface coverage, whereas großräumig more often emphasizes a broad geographic region or spatial extent.

Other German words for “widespread”

Die flächendeckende Impfung schützt die Bevölkerung.

The widespread vaccination protects the population.

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