German word

umfangreich

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈʊmfaŋˌʁaɪ̯ç/

Meaning

  • adjectiveextensive

Example

Das umfangreiche Angebot deckt viele Interessen ab.

The extensive selection caters to many interests.

Illustration for umfangreich (extensive)

More examples

Er hat durch seine umfangreichen Erfahrungen viel gelernt.

He learned a lot through his extensive experience.

Core concept

One subject extending across many fields, sections, or layers of detail.

Common phrases

  • umfangreiche Erfahrungen

    extensive experience

  • umfangreiches Wissen

    extensive knowledge

  • umfangreiche Auswahl

    extensive selection

Similar words

vielfältig: Made up of many varied types or components.
vielseitig: Useful in a wide range of situations or applications.
reichhaltig: Containing abundant content, ingredients, or resources.
breit: Extending across a wide range or area.

Definition in German

In vielen Teilen oder mit großer Bandbreite vorhanden; vieles umfassend.

Word origin

German formed umfangreich from Umfang, meaning scope or extent, and reich, meaning rich or abundant.

Usage tips

  • Umfangreich often describes a large amount of material or work, while umfassend more strongly stresses complete coverage.

Other meanings

  • wide-rangingadjective
  • comprehensiveadjective
  • large-scaleadjective

Opposites

Related words

  • umfassenincludeverb
  • umfänglichextensiveadjective

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