German - English (British) translations for "breit"
"breit" German translation
Translation
wide
Definition
wide
Part of speech
adjective
Translations
This is is an experimental feature. Please report any issues.Meaning: wide
Der Fluss ist breit.
The river is wide.
Meaning: broad
Er hat eine breite Brust.
He has a broad chest.
Meaning: thick
Die Schicht ist breit.
The layer is thick.
Meaning: extensive
Das Thema ist sehr breit gefächert.
The topic is very extensive.
Meaning: loose
Die Hose sitzt zu breit.
The pants are too loose.
Examples
This is is an experimental feature. Please report any issues.A1: Das Buch ist breit.
The book is wide.
A1: Der Tisch ist breit.
The table is wide.
A1: Die Straße ist breit.
The street is wide.
B1: Das Fenster ist breiter als die Tür.
The window is wider than the door.
B1: Ich habe einen breiten Geschmack in Musik.
I have a broad taste in music.
B1: Er hat eine breite Palette an Fähigkeiten.
He has a wide range of skills.
C1: Die Diskussion führte zu einer breiten Debatte über das Thema.
The discussion led to a broad debate on the topic.
C1: Sie hat ein breites Wissen über verschiedene Kulturen.
She has a broad knowledge of different cultures.
C1: Die breite Öffentlichkeit war von den Ergebnissen überrascht.
The general public was surprised by the results.
Advanced Description
This is is an experimental feature. Please report any issues.The German adjective 'breit' translates to 'wide' in English. It is used to describe something that has a large distance or extent between its two sides.
For example, you can use the word 'breit' to describe a wide road, a wide river, or a wide smile. It indicates that the object or person being described has a broad or spacious appearance.
In German, the word 'breit' can also be used metaphorically to describe someone who has a broad knowledge or understanding of a particular subject.