verbreiteten
Translation
widespread, common, prevalent
Examples
Das sind die verbreiteten Vorurteile.
These are the widespread prejudices.
Er kämpft gegen die verbreiteten Lügen.
He is fighting against the widespread lies.
Grammar Patterns
[Adjective + Noun] adjective modifying a noun These are the widespread prejudices.
Similar Words
Synonyms: gängig, üblich; Antonyms: selten, ungewöhnlich
Etymology
From 'ver-' (prefix for making something) + 'breit' (wide/broad). Literally 'made wide'.
Memory Tips
Think of 'ver-' as 'making' and 'breit' as 'broad'. Something 'made broad' is widespread.