ADJECTIVE
weit/vaɪ̯t/far; wide; broad
weit is a German adjective that means far, wide, or broad. It is pronounced /vaɪ̯t/. Its comparative and superlative forms are "weiter" and "weitesten".
Definitions
1.far away in space or time(distance)
a.at or over a great distance
Die Schule ist weit von hier entfernt.—The school is far from here.
2.having a large extent from side to side(dimension)
a.wide or broad
Der Fluss ist an dieser Stelle sehr weit.—The river is very wide at this point.
3.to a great extent; much(degree)
a.used for intensification
Er ist seiner Zeit weit voraus.—He is far ahead of his time.
Adjective Forms
| Positive | weit |
|---|---|
| Comparative | weiter |
| Superlative | weitesten |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "weit" mean in English?
- "weit" means far, wide, or broad. It is a German adjective.
- How do you pronounce "weit"?
- "weit" is pronounced /vaɪ̯t/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What are the comparative and superlative of "weit"?
- The comparative of "weit" is "weiter" and the superlative is "weitesten".
- What part of speech is "weit"?
- "weit" is a adjective in German.
