ADJECTIVE

weit/vaɪ̯t/wide; far; broad

weit is a German adjective that means wide, far, or broad. It is pronounced /vaɪ̯t/. Its comparative and superlative forms are "weiter" and "weitesten".

Definitions

1.covering a large distance or area; far-reaching(distance/extent)

a.distant in space or direction

Wie weit ist es noch bis Berlin?How far is it to Berlin?

b.having a large extent or range

Der Fluss ist hier sehr weit.The river is very wide here.

2.comprehensive or extensive in scope(figurative)

a.broad or wide in meaning, knowledge, etc.

Sein Wissen ist sehr weit.His knowledge is very broad.

Adjective Forms

Positiveweit
Comparativeweiter
Superlativeweitesten

Frequently asked questions

What does "weit" mean in English?
"weit" means wide, far, 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.

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