die Erweiterung
Translation
expansion, extension, enlargement, add-on
Examples
Die Erweiterung des Museums ist geplant.
The expansion of the museum is planned.
Gibt es eine Erweiterung für diese Software?
Is there an add-on for this software?
Die Erweiterung der Frist war notwendig.
The extension of the deadline was necessary.
Grammar Patterns
((of sth.)) expansion of sth. The expansion of the museum is planned.
((for sth.)) add-on for sth. Is there an add-on for this software?
Similar Words
Synonyms: Ausbau, Vergrößerung; Antonyms: Verkleinerung (reduction)
Etymology
From the verb 'erweitern' (to expand), which comes from 'weit' (wide). The suffix '-ung' makes it a noun.
Memory Tips
Break it down: 'er-' (to make) + 'weit' (wide) + '-ung' (the act of). It literally means 'the act of making wider'.