breit
Translation
wide, broad
Examples
Die Straße ist sehr breit.
The street is very wide.
Er hat ein breites Lächeln.
He has a broad smile.
Das ist ein breites Themenfeld.
That is a broad subject area.
Grammar Patterns
((noun)) is wide/broad. Used as a predicative adjective. Die Straße ist breit.
a wide/broad ((noun)). Used as an attributive adjective. Er hat ein breites Lächeln.
Similar Words
Synonyms: wide, broad; Antonyms: narrow (schmal), tight (eng)
Etymology
From Old High German 'breit', it is a direct cognate of the English word 'broad'. They share the same Proto-Germanic root.
Memory Tips
The connection to the English word 'broad' makes it easy to remember. Think of a 'broad' street or 'broad' shoulders.