weit verbreitet
Translation
widespread, common, prevalent
Examples
Diese Meinung ist weit verbreitet.
This opinion is widespread.
Das ist ein weit verbreiteter Irrtum.
That is a widespread misconception.
Grammar Patterns
((to be)) ((widespread)) to be widespread. This disease is widespread.
Similar Words
Synonyms: gängig (common), üblich (usual); Antonyms: selten (rare)
Etymology
A combination of 'weit' (wide, far) and 'verbreitet' (spread), the past participle of 'verbreiten' (to spread). Literally 'wide-spread'.
Memory Tips
Imagine something being 'weit' (widely) 'verbreitet' (spread) across a map.