VERB
erweitern/ɛɐ̯ˈvaɪ̯tɐn/to expand; to extend; to widen
erweitern is a German verb that means to expand, to extend, or to widen. It is pronounced /ɛɐ̯ˈvaɪ̯tɐn/. In conjugation, the simple past is "erweiterte" and the past participle is "erweitert".
Definitions
1.to make something larger, broader, or more comprehensive(make larger or broader, general)
a.to increase size or capacity of something
Die Firma möchte ihre Produktionskapazität erweitern.—The company wants to expand its production capacity.
b.to include more people or elements; to broaden scope
Wir sollten unseren Horizont erweitern und neue Kulturen kennenlernen.—We should broaden our horizons and get to know new cultures.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | erweitern |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | erweitere |
| Present (du) | erweiterst |
| Present (er/sie/es) | erweitert |
| Preterite (ich) | erweiterte |
| Participle II | erweitert |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | erweiterte |
| Imperative (singular) | erweitere |
| Imperative (plural) | erweitert |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "erweitern" mean in English?
- "erweitern" means to expand, to extend, or to widen. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "erweitern"?
- "erweitern" is pronounced /ɛɐ̯ˈvaɪ̯tɐn/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "erweitern"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "erweitern" is "erweitert", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "erweitern"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "erweitern" becomes "erweiterte" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "erweitern"?
- "erweitern" is a verb in German.
