Weiten Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Weiten" is mainly used as verb meaning "to widen", "to expand" or "to extend". It is also used as noun.

Essential properties of "Weiten"

Its most important properties are:

Properties as Verb

  • Infinitive: weiten
  • Simple past: weitete
  • Participle: geweitet

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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.

Properties as Noun

  • Gender: feminine
  • Singular: die Weiten
  • Plural: die Weiten

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

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To widen, to expand, to extend"

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

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Der Schneider muss den Mantel weiten.The tailor must widen the coat.
  2. Wir müssen die Straße weiten, um mehr Verkehr zu ermöglichen.We need to widen the road to allow for more traffic.
  3. Die Firma plant, ihre Produktpalette zu weiten.The company plans to expand its product range.

2.) "Large, open, or extensive areas"

"Weiten", when used with this meaning, acts as noun.

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Die Weiten der Wüste sind beeindruckend.The vastness of the desert is impressive.
  2. In den Weiten des Ozeans fühlt man sich klein.In the expanses of the ocean, one feels small.
  3. Die Weiten des Universums sind unvorstellbar.The vastness of the universe is unimaginable.
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