ADVERB

weitaus/ˈvaɪ̯tˈʔaʊ̯s/by far; much; considerably

weitaus is a German adverb that means by far, much, or considerably. It is pronounced /ˈvaɪ̯tˈʔaʊ̯s/.

Definitions

1.by far; to a considerable extent, used to intensify comparatives or superlatives(degree, comparison)

a.to emphasize the difference in comparison with something else

Dieses Ergebnis ist weitaus besser als das letzte.This result is by far better than the last one.

b.increases the degree of an adjective or adverb

Er ist weitaus schneller als seine Kollegen.He is much faster than his colleagues.

Frequently asked questions

What does "weitaus" mean in English?
"weitaus" means by far, much, or considerably. It is a German adverb.
How do you pronounce "weitaus"?
"weitaus" is pronounced /ˈvaɪ̯tˈʔaʊ̯s/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
What part of speech is "weitaus"?
"weitaus" is a adverb in German.

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