German - English (British) translations for "weit"
"weit" German translation
Translation
far
Definition
The German adjective weit means far or distant in English.
Part of speech
adjective
Translations
This is is an experimental feature. Please report any issues.Meaning: far
Der Strand ist weit entfernt.
The beach is far away.
Meaning: wide
Die Straße ist sehr weit.
The road is very wide.
Meaning: extensive
Das Unternehmen hat ein weitreichendes Netzwerk.
The company has an extensive network.
Meaning: broad
Sie hat eine weite Sicht auf das Tal.
She has a broad view of the valley.
Meaning: spacious
Unsere Wohnung ist sehr weit.
Our apartment is very spacious.
Examples
This is is an experimental feature. Please report any issues.A1: Das Haus ist weit weg.
The house is far away.
A1: Der Fluss ist sehr weit.
The river is very wide.
A2: Ich kann weit laufen.
I can walk far.
B1: Wir sind gestern weit gereist.
We traveled far yesterday. (Simple past)
B2: Wenn ich mehr Zeit hätte, würde ich gerne weiter reisen.
If I had more time, I would like to travel further. (Conditional)
B2: Ich habe mich weit über das Thema informiert.
I have extensively researched the topic. (Present perfect)
C1: Die Auswirkungen des Klimawandels erstrecken sich weit über die Grenzen Deutschlands hinaus.
The effects of climate change extend far beyond the borders of Germany. (Advanced tense)
C2: Sein Wissen auf diesem Gebiet geht weit über das der anderen Forscher hinaus.
His knowledge in this field goes far beyond that of other researchers. (Advanced tense)
C2: Die Firma hat ihre Geschäfte auf weit entfernte Länder ausgedehnt.
The company has expanded its business to distant countries. (Advanced tense)
Advanced Description
This is is an experimental feature. Please report any issues.Weit is a versatile word that can be used to describe distance both literally and figuratively. When used in the context of physical distance, it refers to something being far away. For example, 'Das Haus ist weit weg' translates to 'The house is far away.' However, weit can also be used to describe emotional or intellectual distance between people or ideas. In this case, it implies a sense of detachment or disconnection.
It's important to note that weit is often used in conjunction with other words to provide additional context. For instance, when paired with the preposition von, it can indicate the origin of something that is far away. Similarly, when combined with the word entfernt, it emphasizes the idea of distance even more strongly. So, 'Die Stadt ist 50 Kilometer weit entfernt' would mean 'The city is 50 kilometers far away.'
Overall, weit is a useful word for expressing distance in many different contexts. Whether you're talking about physical space or abstract concepts like relationships or ideas, weit can help convey a sense of separation and distance.