breit
broad
Meaning of breit
von einer Seite zur anderen weit
wide from side to side
Pronunciation
breit with English translation
breit usage examples
Die Straße ist sehr breit.
The street is very broad.
Der Tisch ist breit und stabil.
The table is broad and sturdy.
breit synonyms
What's the difference between breit, weit, großflächig, umfangreich, ausgedehnt, flächendeckend, flach, and dick
Very close to 'breit'; it stresses a large distance from side to side and is very common for width or span.
Means 'covering a large area'; it refers to area or surface extent, not just width.
Means 'extensive' or 'large in scope/amount'; it usually refers to content, scope, or volume rather than physical width.
Means 'extensive' or 'spread out'; it emphasizes length, spread, or a large spatial extent, often for areas.
Means 'covering the whole area'; it stresses complete coverage rather than width itself.
Means 'spacious'; usually used for rooms, cars, or places with a lot of space.
Means 'wide-ranging' or 'broadly varied'; often used for choices, interests, or a range of topics.
Means 'extensive' or 'sprawling'; usually used for landscapes, areas, or spaces with great spatial spread.
Advanced: broader words
Means 'flat'; it is not a direct synonym of 'breit' and describes low height or a level surface.
Means 'thick'; it refers to thickness rather than width, so it is only partly related to 'breit'.
Means 'deep'; it describes vertical depth, so it does not match the meaning of 'breit'.
Usually means 'generous'; for spaces it can mean 'spacious' or 'laid out generously', but it is not a direct synonym of 'breit'.
Means 'general' or 'in general'; it refers to a broad scope in a figurative sense, not physical width.
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Questions about this word
What does breit mean?
wide from side to side
How do you pronounce breit?
breit is pronounced [bʁaɪ̯t].
How is breit used in a sentence?
The street is very broad. Translation: Die Straße ist sehr breit.
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