flächendeckend
nationwide · widespread
Es beschreibt etwas, das in einem ganzen Gebiet oder überall in einem bestimmten Bereich vorhanden ist.
The German word "flächendeckend" is an adjective that means "widespread" or "covering a large area". It is made up of the words "Fläche," which means "area" or "surface," and "deckend," derived from the verb "decken," which means "to cover." "Flächendeckend" is often used in contexts such as services, infrastructure, or availability, indicating that something is evenly distributed across an entire area or region.
Similar terms include "weitreichend" (far-reaching) and "allumfassend" (comprehensive).
The difference lies in that "flächendeckend" specifically refers to coverage across a physical area, whereas "weitreichend" might refer more broadly to situations with an extensive influence, and "allumfassend" implies completeness across various aspects, not just geographic.
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Examples
Der Mobilfunkanbieter plant eine flächendeckende Versorgung.adjective
The mobile service provider plans a nationwide coverage.
Eine flächendeckende Versorgung mit Internet ist wichtig.adjective
Widespread Internet coverage is important.
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