breiter
Translation
wider, broader
Examples
Dieser Fluss ist breiter als der andere.
This river is wider than the other one.
Ein breiter Weg führt zum Haus.
A wide path leads to the house.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) is wider than ((sth.)) The table is wider than the door.
a wide ((masc. noun)) Ein breiter Fluss fließt durch die Stadt.
Similar Words
Synonyms: weiter (further, wider); Antonyms: schmaler (narrower), enger (tighter)
Etymology
The comparative form of the adjective 'breit' (wide, broad), or an inflected form. The '-er' ending marks the comparative or declension.
Memory Tips
Just like in English ('wider'), the '-er' ending in German often signifies the comparative 'more'.