verbverb
breiten
spread
Etwas flach und weit machen oder über eine Fläche ausdehnen.
The German word "breiten" is a verb meaning "to spread" or "to extend".
- It comes from the adjective "breit" meaning "broad" or "wide".
- "Breiten" refers to the action of making something wider or unfolding something.
Similar words include:
- "ausbreiten" (to spread out),
- "verbreiten" (to distribute, to spread, e.g., information),
- "strecken" (to stretch).
Differences:
- "breiten" typically implies physically spreading or unfolding something.
- "ausbreiten" emphasizes expansion in area or extent.
- "verbreiten" often concerns spreading information or ideas.
- "strecken" more closely relates to stretching lengthwise rather than widening.
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Examples
Die dunklen Wolken breiten sich am Himmel aus.verb
The dark clouds spread across the sky.
Die Wolken breiten sich über den Himmel.verb
The clouds spread over the sky.
Die Vögel breiten ihre Flügel aus, bevor sie losfliegen.verb
The birds spread their wings before they take off.
Kinder breiten die Arme weit aus, wenn sie Flugzeug spielen.verb
Children spread their arms wide when they play airplane.
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