erstrecken
extend · stretch
Sich von einem Punkt zu einem anderen ausbreiten oder über eine bestimmte Fläche gehen.
The German word "erstrecken" is a verb that means "to extend" or "to stretch". It consists of the prefix "er-" and the verb "strecken", which means "to stretch" or "to reach". "Erstrecken" is often used to indicate that something is being spread over a distance or a specific period of time.
Similar words in German include "ausdehnen" (to expand), "verlängern" (to lengthen), and "weiten" (to widen).
The main difference between "erstrecken" and these similar words lies in the context of usage: "erstrecken" emphasizes the process of extending over an area or term, while "ausdehnen" often refers to expanding something's size or volume, and "verlängern" focuses specifically on making something longer in time or space.
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Examples
Der Park erstreckt sich über mehrere Kilometer.verb
The park extends over several kilometers.
Die Felder erstrecken sich bis zum Horizont.verb
The fields stretch to the horizon.
Das Gebiet erstreckt sich weit in alle Richtungen.verb
The area stretches far in all directions.
Die Verhandlungen erstreckten sich über mehrere Wochen.verb
The negotiations extended over several weeks.
Wie weit erstrecken sich die Berge?verb
How far do the mountains extend?
Die Ausstellung wird sich auf zwei Etagen erstrecken.verb
The exhibition will extend over two floors.
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