Weite/ˈvaɪ̯tə/width; expanse; distance
Weite is a German noun that means width, expanse, or distance. It is pronounced /ˈvaɪ̯tə/. As a noun it takes the article "die", with the plural form "Weiten".
Definitions
1.large measure across or distance from side to side; extension in space(measurement, space)
a.width or breadth of something
Die Weite des Flusses beträgt an dieser Stelle 200 Meter.—The width of the river at this spot is 200 meters.
b.open or vast expanse, often of land or sky
Die Weite der Steppe beeindruckte die Reisenden.—The vastness of the steppe impressed the travelers.
2.the quality of being open or unrestricted; freedom, vastness(figuratively, abstract)
a.figurative sense of freedom or openness
In der Weite der Gedanken ist alles möglich.—In the openness of thoughts, everything is possible.
Declension
Genderfeminine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | die Weite | die Weiten |
| Genitive | der Weite | der Weiten |
| Dative | der Weite | den Weiten |
| Accusative | die Weite | die Weiten |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Weite" mean in English?
- "Weite" means width, expanse, or distance. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Weite"?
- "Weite" is pronounced /ˈvaɪ̯tə/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Weite" der, die, or das?
- "Weite" is a feminine noun, so it takes the article "die".
- What is the plural of "Weite"?
- The plural of "Weite" is "Weiten".
- What part of speech is "Weite"?
- "Weite" is a noun in German.
