breit gefächert
Translation
wide-ranging, diverse, broad
Examples
Das Angebot ist breit gefächert.
The range of offers is wide.
Sein Wissen ist breit gefächert.
His knowledge is diverse.
Grammar Patterns
((sth. Nom.)) is wide-ranging The range of topics is wide-ranging.
Similar Words
Synonyms: vielfältig, divers, umfassend (comprehensive)
Etymology
Literally 'broadly fanned'. It combines 'breit' (broad) and 'gefächert' (fanned out), the past participle of 'fächern' (to fan).
Memory Tips
Picture a hand fan ('Fächer') opening up 'breit' (wide), revealing a large, diverse picture. This visual represents the wide-ranging nature of the term.