VERB

ausbreiten/ˈaʊ̯sˌbʁaɪ̯tn̩/to spread out; to unfold; to extend

ausbreiten is a German verb that means to spread out, to unfold, or to extend. It is pronounced /ˈaʊ̯sˌbʁaɪ̯tn̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "breitete aus" and the past participle is "ausgebreitet".

Definitions

1.to open or spread something out so it covers a larger area(physically)

a.to spread/stretch something out (on a surface)

Die Decke wurde auf dem Rasen ausgebreitet.The blanket was spread out on the lawn.

b.to unfold something

Er breitete die Landkarte vor uns aus.He unfolded the map in front of us.

2.to expand or disseminate (ideas, information)(figuratively)

a.to spread (rumors, news, ideas)

Sie breitet immer wieder Gerüchte aus.She keeps spreading rumors.

3.to become more widespread or cover a larger area(reflexive, become larger)

a.to spread, to proliferate (itself)

Die Krankheit breitet sich schnell aus.The disease is spreading rapidly.

Conjugation

Infinitiveausbreiten
Present (ich)breite aus
Present (du)breitest aus
Present (er/sie/es)breitet aus
Preterite (ich)breitete aus
Participle IIausgebreitet
Konjunktiv II (ich)breitete aus
Imperative (singular)breite aus
Imperative (plural)breitet aus
Auxiliaryhaben

Frequently asked questions

What does "ausbreiten" mean in English?
"ausbreiten" means to spread out, to unfold, or to extend. It is a German verb.
How do you pronounce "ausbreiten"?
"ausbreiten" is pronounced /ˈaʊ̯sˌbʁaɪ̯tn̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
What is the past participle of "ausbreiten"?
The past participle (Partizip II) of "ausbreiten" is "ausgebreitet", used with the auxiliary "haben".
What is the simple past of "ausbreiten"?
In the simple past (Präteritum), "ausbreiten" becomes "breitete aus" in the first person singular.
What part of speech is "ausbreiten"?
"ausbreiten" is a verb in German.

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