die Breite, -n
width
Das ist das Maß, wie weit etwas von einer Seite zur anderen reicht.
The German word "Breite" is a noun that means "width" or "breadth". It comes from the adjective "breit", which means "wide" or "broad". "Breite" can refer to physical dimensions, such as the width of a road or an object, as well as abstract concepts like the width of knowledge.
Similar words in German include:
- "Weite" (extent, expanse): Often used to describe open spaces or distances, rather than specific measurements of width.
- "Spannweite" (span): Typically used when referring to wingspans or the extent to which something can spread.
- "Umfang" (circumference): Refers more to the overall extent or girth, which encompasses width but is not limited to it.
- "Breitengrad" (latitude): Refers to the geographic coordinate specifying the north-south position on the Earth's surface.
The differences:
- "Weite" focuses on the expansiveness of an area or distance, broader than just "width".
- "Spannweite" implies measurement across wings or structural elements, different from the generic idea of "Breite".
- "Umfang" includes more than just width, incorporating overall measurements including circumference.
- "Breite" is specific in describing horizontal expansion, making it distinct from other related terms that have broader or more specific meanings.
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Examples
Die Breite der Straße beträgt 10 Meter.noun
The width of the street is 10 meters.
Eine beträchtliche Breite macht den Fluss schiffbar.noun
A considerable width makes the river navigable.
Die Breite des Flusses variiert an verschiedenen Stellen.noun
The width of the river varies at different points.
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