Breitmachen Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Breitmachen" is used as verb with the meaning of "spread out", "make oneself comfortable" or "take up space".

Essential properties of "breitmachen"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

Infinitive: breitmachen
Simple past: machte breit
Participle: breitgemacht

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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 "breitmachen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To make oneself comfortable, to spread out"

Definition: "To make space or prepare for something, often by taking up more room."
Translation(s): spread out, make oneself comfortable, take up space
Synonym(s): Platz schaffen, sich ausbreiten
Antonym(s): zusammenrücken
Related word(s): ausbreiten, Platz nehmen

📝 Some usage examples:

Er hat sich auf dem Sofa breitgemacht.He made himself comfortable on the sofa.
Die Katze macht sich auf dem Teppich breit.The cat is spreading out on the carpet.
Sie macht sich im Büro breit und nimmt viel Platz ein.She spreads out in the office and takes up a lot of space.

2.) "To spread information or rumors"

Definition: "To spread or disseminate information or rumors."
Translation(s): spread, disseminate, circulate
Synonym(s): verbreiten, ausbreiten
Antonym(s): unterdrücken
Related word(s): Gerüchte, Informationen

📝 Some usage examples:

Er macht Gerüchte über sie breit.He is spreading rumors about her.
Die Nachricht macht sich schnell breit.The news is spreading quickly.
Sie macht Informationen über das Projekt breit.She is spreading information about the project.

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