German Conversation · Level 9
87 words
German word
breit
Pronunciation
IPA/braɪ̯t/
Meaning
- adjectivewide
Example
Die Straße ist breit.
The street is wide.
More examples
Seine Schultern sind sehr breit.
His shoulders are very wide.
Core concept
A road or field opens far from side to side, and the same open span represents many areas or aspects.
Common phrases
breite Schultern
wide shoulders
ein breites Sortiment
a wide assortment
Similar words
schmal: Limited in width from one side to the other.
weit: Stretching far in distance or range.
umfangreich: Extensive in content, scope, or quantity.
vielfältig: Made up of many different types or aspects.
Definition in German
im übertragenen Sinn von großem Umfang oder Vielzahl; inhaltlich weitreichend
Word origin
German breit continues Proto-Germanic *braidaz, the source of English broad, and extends from physical width to figurative scope.
Usage tips
- The collocation breit gefächert means wide-ranging or varied, especially for subjects, interests, or offerings.