VERB
weiten/ˈvaɪ̯tn̩/to widen; to expand; to stretch
weiten is a German verb that means to widen, to expand, or to stretch. It is pronounced /ˈvaɪ̯tn̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "weitete" and the past participle is "geweitet".
Definitions
1.to make wider or more spacious; to widen(transitive, physical space/process)
a.to increase the width of something
Die Firma plant, die Straße zu weiten, um mehr Verkehr aufzunehmen.—The company plans to widen the road to accommodate more traffic.
2.to become wider or more open; to expand(intransitive, process/state)
a.to increase in extent, range, or width (often with 'sich')
Das Tal weitet sich hinter dem Dorf.—The valley widens behind the village.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | weiten |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | weite |
| Present (du) | weitest |
| Present (er/sie/es) | weitet |
| Preterite (ich) | weitete |
| Participle II | geweitet |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | weitete |
| Imperative (singular) | weit |
| Imperative (plural) | weitet |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "weiten" mean in English?
- "weiten" means to widen, to expand, or to stretch. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "weiten"?
- "weiten" is pronounced /ˈvaɪ̯tn̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "weiten"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "weiten" is "geweitet", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "weiten"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "weiten" becomes "weitete" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "weiten"?
- "weiten" is a verb in German.
