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Breitformat

German → American English

American English

wide format

eine horizontale, breite Form oder Ausrichtung, besonders bei Bildern, Displays oder Drucksachen

Das Poster wurde im Breitformat gedruckt.

Breitformat is usually used for images, screens, and prints. In everyday German, Querformat is often the more common word.

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Frequently asked questions

What does Breitformat mean in English?

Breitformat means wide format or landscape format, depending on the context.

Is Breitformat the same as Querformat?

Yes, in many contexts they mean the same thing: a horizontal, wide orientation.

How do you use Breitformat in a sentence?

For example: Das Foto ist im Breitformat aufgenommen. = The photo was taken in wide format.