umfangreich
Translation
extensive, comprehensive, vast, voluminous
Examples
Er hat eine umfangreiche Sammlung von Büchern.
He has an extensive collection of books.
Die Renovierung war sehr umfangreich.
The renovation was very extensive.
Grammar Patterns
predicative: ((sth.)) is extensive The task is very extensive.
attributive: an extensive ((noun)) an extensive investigation
Similar Words
Synonyms: umfassend, ausgedehnt; Antonyms: begrenzt (limited), geringfügig (minor)
Etymology
Composed of 'Umfang' (scope, extent) + 'reich' (rich). Literally 'rich in scope'.
Memory Tips
Imagine something so 'rich' (reich) in its 'scope' (Umfang) that it becomes extensive and comprehensive.