German Conversation · Level 98
53 words
German word
weitgehend
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈvaɪ̯tgeːənt/
Meaning
- adverbmostly
Example
Die Aufgabe ist weitgehend erledigt.
The task is mostly done.
More examples
Die Experten stimmen weitgehend überein.
The experts largely agree.
Core concept
A wide area is covered, while a small part remains outside.
Common phrases
weitgehend übereinstimmen
largely agree
weitgehend zufrieden
largely satisfied
Similar words
fast: A common conversational way to indicate that something is almost true.
beinahe: Indicating that an event or state came very close to occurring.
Definition in German
In großem Maße zutreffend oder vorhanden, aber nicht vollständig.
Word origin
The word combines German weit ('far' or 'wide') with gehend, the present participle of gehen ('to go'), giving the figurative sense of extending far or applying to most of something.
Usage tips
- Unlike English 'widely', weitgehend usually means 'largely' or 'for the most part'; 'widely used' is normally weit verbreitet.
Other meanings
- broadlyadverb
Opposites
- völligcompletelyadverb