Dictionary
breit
German → American English
American English
broad
von großer Ausdehnung von einer Seite zur anderen; nicht schmal
Die Straße ist sehr breit.Use breit mainly for physical width or figurative breadth. For roads, shoulders, or smiles, breit is common; for abstract scope, weit or umfangreich may sound more natural.
Related words
Explore nearby vocabulary picked for learners studying this word.
Frequently asked questions
What does breit mean in English?
breit means “broad” or “wide” in English.
Is breit the same as weit?
Not exactly. breit usually refers to physical width, while weit often means distance, extent, or broad scope.
How do you use breit in a sentence?
Example: Der Tisch ist zwei Meter breit. = The table is two meters wide.