VERB
breiten/ˈbʁaɪ̯tn̩/to spread; to lay out; to broaden
breiten is a German verb that means to spread, to lay out, or to broaden. It is pronounced /ˈbʁaɪ̯tn̩/.
Definitions
1.to spread something out; lay something flat or wide(physically spreading out)
a.to spread something, especially physically, so that it covers a larger area
Er breitete die Landkarte auf dem Tisch aus.—He spread the map out on the table.
2.to expand or broaden something (less common usage)(figuratively)
a.to make something wider or more comprehensive
Der Fluss breitete sich während des Hochwassers über das Ufer aus.—The river spread beyond its banks during the flood.
Frequently asked questions
- What does "breiten" mean in English?
- "breiten" means to spread, to lay out, or to broaden. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "breiten"?
- "breiten" is pronounced /ˈbʁaɪ̯tn̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What part of speech is "breiten"?
- "breiten" is a verb in German.
