noun
die Ausbreitung, -en
spread
Das ist, wenn sich etwas in viele Richtungen weiterbewegt und an mehr Orten vorkommt.
The German word "Ausbreitung" is a noun composed of two parts:
- Aus (out, from)
- Breitung (derived from the verb breiten, meaning "to spread" or "to extend")
It means "spread", "expansion", or "propagation", often used to describe the spreading of something like fire, information, or diseases.
Similar words:
- Verbreitung (dissemination, spreading)
- Expansion (expansion)
- Ausdehnung (extension, enlargement)
Difference:
- Ausbreitung emphasizes the process of spreading outward from a point.
- Verbreitung often refers more to distribution or dissemination (e.g., of information or culture).
- Expansion is more general and can imply growth in size, volume, or scope.
- Ausdehnung focuses on physical extension or enlargement in space.
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Examples
Die Ausbreitung des Virus muss gestoppt werden.noun
The spread of the virus must be halted.
Eine schnelle Ausbreitung kann zu Problemen führen.noun
A rapid spread can lead to problems.
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