Breiten Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Breiten" is mainly used as verb meaning "spread", "unfold" or "extend". It is also used as adjective.

Essential properties of "breiten"

Its most important properties are:

Properties as Verb

  • Infinitive: breiten
  • Simple past: breitete
  • Participle: gebreitet

See full conjugation of breiten

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Note: These properties are not absolute. A transitive verb can be used intransitively and vice versa depending on context, and many verbs can be used reflexively even though they are not primarily reflexive.

Meanings of "breiten" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To spread out or unfold"

"Breiten", when used with this meaning, acts as verb.

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Er breitet die Decke auf dem Boden aus.He spreads the blanket on the floor.
  2. Sie breiten die Karten auf dem Tisch aus.They spread the maps on the table.
  3. Die Vögel breiten ihre Flügel aus.The birds spread their wings.

2.) "Having great width or breadth"

"Breiten", when used with this meaning, acts as adjective.

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Der Fluss ist hier sehr breit.The river is very wide here.
  2. Die Straße ist breit genug für zwei Autos.The street is wide enough for two cars.
  3. Das Bett ist breit und bequem.The bed is wide and comfortable.
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