German Conversation · Level 189
29 words
German word
flächendeckend
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈflɛçn̩ˌdɛkənt/
Meaning
- adjectivewidespread
Example
Die flächendeckende Impfung schützt die Bevölkerung.
The widespread vaccination protects the population.
More examples
Für eine stabile Wirtschaft ist eine flächendeckende Breitbandversorgung wichtig.
For a stable economy, nationwide broadband coverage is important.
Core concept
One continuous network or measure leaves no significant part of the relevant area outside its reach.
Common phrases
flächendeckende Impfkampagne
nationwide vaccination campaign
flächendeckende Versorgung
nationwide healthcare provision
flächendeckende Breitbandversorgung
nationwide broadband coverage
Similar words
bundesweit: Existing throughout the nation.
landesweit: Spread across an entire state or region.
umfassend: Including a broad range and the full scope of something.
weitverbreitet: Common across many places or among many people.
Definition in German
Etwas, das flächenhaft ein ganzes Land, eine Region oder eine Branche abdeckt.
Word origin
The compound combines Fläche with deckend, the present participle of decken, and therefore describes coverage extending across an entire area.
Usage tips
- Flächendeckend also applies to services, infrastructure, and campaigns, not only to physical materials spread over a surface.