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)) A wide river flows through the city.
Similar Words
Synonyms: weiter (further, wider); Antonyms: schmaler (narrower), enger (tighter)
Etymology
This is the comparative or an inflected form of the adjective 'breit' (wide, broad). The '-er' suffix indicates comparison or declension.
Memory Tips
Similar to English 'wider', the '-er' ending in German frequently indicates the comparative 'more'.