German word

verbreitet

Pronunciation

IPA/fɛɐ̯ˈbʁaɪ̯tət/

Meaning

  • adjectivecommon

Example

Dieses Problem ist verbreitet.

This problem is common.

Illustration for verbreitet (common)

More examples

Solche Mythen sind in wissenschaftlichen Diskussionen verbreitet.

Such myths are common in scientific discussions.

Core concept

The same pattern appearing in many places or among many people.

Common phrases

  • unter Fachleuten verbreitet

    common among experts

  • in vielen Bereichen verbreitet

    common in many fields

Similar words

häufig: Occurring often or in large numbers.
allgemein: Applying broadly to many people or cases.
üblich: Normally done as a custom or established practice.
gängig: Widely used in everyday or practical contexts.

Definition in German

Häufig vorhanden oder allgemein üblich.

Word origin

Verbreitet is the past participle of verbreiten, a verb formed from breit ('broad') with the prefix ver-.

Usage tips

  • Verbreitet often combines with weit in weit verbreitet for 'widespread', while häufig more directly means 'frequent' or 'often occurring'.

Other meanings

  • widespreadadjective

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