ADJECTIVE

weit/vaɪ̯t/wide; broad; far

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

Definitions

1.having a great extent from side to side(spatial dimension)

a.broad, not narrow

Die Straße ist sehr weit und bietet viel Platz.The street is very wide and offers plenty of space.

2.covering a large distance(distance)

a.far, distant

Er wohnt weit entfernt von der Stadt.He lives far away from the city.

Adjective Forms

Positiveweit
Comparativeweiter
Superlativeweitesten

Frequently asked questions

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