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A1 adjective #3,500 よく出る 9分で読める

breit

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解説 breit in your Level:

At the A1 level, 'breit' is used in its simplest physical sense. You learn it alongside other basic adjectives like 'groß' (big), 'klein' (small), and 'lang' (long). The focus is on describing everyday objects. You will use it to describe a table, a bed, or a street. At this stage, you don't need to worry about complex idioms or slang; simply knowing that 'breit' means 'wide' and how to say 'Das ist breit' is sufficient. You should also be able to understand basic measurements, like 'zwei Meter breit'. The grammar focus is on the predicative use (after the verb 'sein'), where the word does not change its ending.

At A2, you begin to use 'breit' as an attributive adjective, which means you need to apply basic adjective endings. You will describe your environment in more detail: 'Ich wohne in einer breiten Straße' (I live in a wide street). You will also start to use the comparative 'breiter' to compare two things, such as two different pieces of furniture. You might also encounter 'breit' in the context of describing people's physical appearance in a basic way, like 'Er hat breite Schultern'. The focus is on expanding your descriptive capabilities in predictable, everyday situations.

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By B1, you move into more abstract and figurative uses of 'breit'. You will encounter phrases like 'ein breites Spektrum' (a wide spectrum) or 'eine breite Palette an Möglichkeiten' (a wide range of possibilities). You are expected to handle adjective declension more reliably in all cases (Nominative, Accusative, Dative, Genitive). You might also be introduced to the colloquial/slang meaning of 'breit' (intoxicated) to understand informal conversations among peers. You start to see 'breit' in compound words like 'Breitband' (broadband) or 'weltweit' (though 'weit' is the root there, the contrast is useful).

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At the B2 level, you should be comfortable with idiomatic expressions involving 'breit'. You will learn phrases like 'sich breit machen' (to spread out/take up space) and understand its figurative use (e.g., a problem spreading through society). You will see 'breit' used in news reports to describe social and political consensus ('eine breite Mehrheit'). Your understanding of the nuances between 'breit', 'weit', and 'groß' should be sharp. You will also encounter 'breit' as a prefix or suffix in more complex adjectives and nouns, and you should be able to use it in written arguments to describe the scope of a topic.

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At C1, you use 'breit' with precision in professional and academic contexts. You might use it to describe the 'Breitenwirkung' (broad impact) of a policy or a marketing campaign. You understand subtle literary uses of the word and can use it to add stylistic variety to your writing. You are familiar with more obscure idioms like 'etwas breit treten' (to harp on about something) and can use them correctly in context. Your mastery of adjective endings is flawless, even with complex noun phrases. You can distinguish between 'breit' and its more technical synonyms like 'horizontal' or 'lateral' in scientific or technical German.

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At the C2 level, 'breit' is a tool you use with the same flexibility as a native speaker. You can use it in highly specialized fields, from engineering to philosophy, where 'Breite' might refer to the breadth of a concept. You can appreciate and use the word in wordplay or puns. You are fully aware of the historical development of the word and its various regional nuances. Whether you are writing a formal dissertation or navigating a high-speed informal conversation filled with slang, you use 'breit' and its derivatives naturally and accurately, reflecting a deep immersion in the German language and culture.

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breit 30秒で

Breit means 'wide' or 'broad' and describes horizontal distance.
It is used for physical objects, measurements, and abstract concepts like 'range'.
In slang, 'breit sein' means to be high or drunk.
Commonly confused with 'weit' (far/vast), so focus on width vs. distance.

The German adjective breit primarily translates to 'wide' or 'broad' in English. At its most fundamental level, it describes the horizontal dimension of an object, measuring the distance from one side to the other. In a physical sense, you will encounter this word daily when discussing infrastructure, furniture, or nature. For example, a street can be breit, a bed can be breit, and a river can be breit. However, the utility of this word extends far beyond simple physical measurements, bleeding into abstract concepts, social descriptions, and even colloquial slang that every learner should eventually recognize.

Physical Dimension: When you are measuring a table or a room, 'breit' is the standard term for width. It is the counterpart to 'lang' (long) and 'hoch' (high/tall). If you go to a furniture store like IKEA in Germany, you will see 'B' for 'Breite' (width) on every price tag.

Die neue Autobahn ist sechs Spuren breit.

Human Anatomy: In the context of people, 'breit' often describes someone with a sturdy, muscular build, particularly in the shoulders. A 'breitschultriger Mann' is a man with broad shoulders. It suggests strength and a commanding physical presence.

Beyond the physical, 'breit' appears in phrases like 'ein breites Grinsen' (a broad grin) or 'eine breite Palette' (a wide range/palette of options). This abstract usage mirrors English closely. Interestingly, in German youth culture and informal settings, 'breit' has a very different secondary meaning. Much like the English word 'baked' or 'high', 'breit sein' means to be under the influence of drugs, particularly marijuana, or sometimes very drunk. While you wouldn't use this in a business meeting, understanding it is crucial for following casual conversations or modern German media. The word's versatility—from measuring a sidewalk to describing a smile to indicating intoxication—makes it a cornerstone of the German vocabulary that rewards deep study.

Using 'breit' correctly requires an understanding of German adjective declension and its position within a sentence. When 'breit' follows a linking verb like 'sein' (to be) or 'werden' (to become), it remains in its base form. This is the easiest way for beginners to use the word. For example: 'Der Tisch ist breit.' Here, no endings are necessary. However, when 'breit' precedes a noun as an attributive adjective, it must take an ending that matches the gender, case, and number of the noun it describes.

Attributive Usage: 'Ein breiter Weg' (a wide path - masculine nominative), 'Eine breite Straße' (a wide street - feminine nominative), 'Ein breites Bett' (a wide bed - neuter nominative). Notice how the ending changes based on the noun's gender.

Wir müssen einen breiten Fluss überqueren, um ans Ziel zu kommen.

'Breit' is also frequently used in comparative and superlative forms. The comparative is 'breiter' (wider) and the superlative is 'am breitesten' (the widest). For example: 'Dieser Schrank ist breiter als der andere' (This cupboard is wider than the other one). When expressing specific measurements, the word 'breit' acts as a post-positional unit indicator. You state the number and unit, followed by 'breit'.

Das Zimmer ist genau drei Meter breit.

Finally, consider the adverbial use. While 'breit' is an adjective, it can modify verbs to describe how something is spread or presented. 'Sich breit machen' is a common reflexive phrase meaning 'to spread oneself out' or 'to take up a lot of space,' often used figuratively to describe someone being overbearing or taking over a situation. Understanding these structural patterns allows you to move from simple descriptions to complex social observations.

In everyday German life, 'breit' is inescapable. You will hear it in the most mundane and the most specialized contexts. In a professional setting, particularly in architecture, engineering, or logistics, 'breit' is a technical necessity. A truck driver might warn, 'Die Brücke ist nicht breit genug' (The bridge is not wide enough). A web designer might talk about 'Breitband' (broadband) internet or 'ein breites Layout' for a website. In these contexts, the word is purely functional and objective.

In the Media: News anchors often use 'breit' to describe social phenomena. They might speak of 'eine breite Mehrheit' (a broad majority) in parliament or 'ein breites Bündnis' (a broad alliance) of different political parties. Here, it signifies diversity and inclusivity within a group.

Es gibt eine breite Zustimmung in der Bevölkerung für dieses neue Gesetz.

In a social or recreational context, the meaning shifts. If you are at a party in Berlin or Hamburg, you might hear someone whisper, 'Guck mal, der Typ da ist total breit.' In this scenario, they aren't commenting on the man's physical width; they are observing that he is visibly intoxicated or high. This is a very common piece of 'Umgangssprache' (slang) that marks the difference between a textbook learner and someone who understands the living language.

In Literature: Authors use 'breit' to set a scene. 'Ein breiter Lichtstrahl' (a broad beam of light) or 'das breite Tal' (the wide valley) evokes a sense of scale and openness. It is a word that helps paint the physical world with precision.

You will also hear it in sports, specifically when describing a 'breit gefächerte Abwehr' (a wide-spread defense) in football. Essentially, whether you are measuring a plank of wood, discussing political consensus, or commenting on someone's state of mind at a club, 'breit' is the tool you need. It is a word that bridges the gap between the physical reality of the world and the abstract complexities of human society and behavior.

The most frequent pitfall for English speakers learning 'breit' is the confusion between 'breit' and 'weit'. In English, 'wide' can sometimes cover both concepts, but in German, they are distinct. 'Breit' refers specifically to the horizontal extent of an object (width). 'Weit', on the other hand, usually refers to distance (far) or the openness of a space (vast). For example, a 'weite Hose' is loose-fitting or baggy pants, while a 'breite Hose' would literally be a pair of pants that is physically very wide, perhaps as a measurement. If you want to say the sea is vast, you use 'weit'. if you want to say a river is 500 meters from bank to bank, you use 'breit'.

The 'Weit' vs 'Breit' Trap: Mistake: 'Die Straße ist sehr weit.' (The street is very far). Correct: 'Die Straße ist sehr breit.' (The street is very wide). Use 'weit' for distance and 'breit' for width.

Falsch: Mein Zimmer ist zwei Meter weit. Richtig: Mein Zimmer ist zwei Meter breit.

Another common error involves the slang usage. Because 'breit' can mean high or drunk, beginners sometimes accidentally use it in a physical context where it might be misinterpreted, or vice versa. If you say 'Ich bin breit' to mean 'I am broad-shouldered,' people will almost certainly think you are saying 'I am stoned.' To describe your physique, it is better to say 'Ich habe breite Schultern' (I have broad shoulders) rather than using the adjective to describe yourself as a whole person.

Declension Errors: Many learners forget the 'e' or 'en' endings. 'Ein breit Tisch' is incorrect; it must be 'Ein breiter Tisch'. Always check the gender of the noun following the adjective.

Lastly, be careful with 'breit' in the context of 'spreading information'. While you might want to say 'to spread wide', the German expression is 'weit verbreitet' (widely distributed/common), not 'breit verbreitet'. However, you can say 'etwas breit treten', which means to dwell on something or talk about it at excessive length (often in a negative, gossipy way). Misusing these fixed expressions can make your German sound unnatural. Always pay attention to the specific verbs that 'breit' pairs with in idiomatic usage.

To truly master German, you need to know when 'breit' is the best choice and when a synonym might be more precise. While 'breit' is the general word for wide, several alternatives exist depending on the context. 'Ausgedehnt' is a great word when you want to emphasize that something extends over a large area, similar to 'extensive'. 'Geräumig' is the word you want when describing a room or a car that has a lot of space inside (spacious), rather than just being wide in one dimension.

Breit vs. Massiv: 'Breit' describes width, while 'massiv' describes the solid, heavy nature of an object. A table can be both, but 'massiv' implies it is made of solid wood or metal and is very sturdy.

Anstatt 'breit' zu sagen, könnte man bei einem Zimmer geräumig verwenden, wenn es viel Platz bietet.

In a figurative sense, if you are talking about a 'wide' variety of things, you might use 'vielfältig' (diverse/varied) or 'umfangreich' (comprehensive/extensive). 'Breit' is often used for a 'breites Spektrum', but 'umfangreich' is better for a 'comprehensive' report or study. If you are describing a person who is physically wide due to being overweight, 'breit' is a bit ambiguous; 'follschlank' (full-figured) is a more polite alternative, while 'dick' (fat) is more direct and potentially offensive.

Antonyms: The direct opposite of 'breit' is 'schmal' (narrow/slim) or 'eng' (tight/narrow). A 'schmale Straße' is the opposite of a 'breite Straße'.

When discussing knowledge or education, you might say someone has 'ein breites Wissen' (broad knowledge). A more academic synonym would be 'fundiert' (well-founded/deep) or 'umfassend' (all-encompassing). By choosing the right word, you can convey whether you are talking about the physical width of a bookshelf or the intellectual depth of the person who owns it. Mastering these distinctions is what separates an intermediate learner from a fluent speaker.

How Formal Is It?

豆知識

The English cognate is 'broad'. While they sound different now, they share the same ancient root referring to extension.

発音ガイド

UK /braɪt/

US /braɪt/

The word is monosyllabic, so the stress is on the entire word.

韻が合う語

weit Zeit bereit Kleid neid Leid Scheid eid

よくある間違い

Pronouncing 'ei' as 'ay' (like 'bait'). It must be 'eye'.
Confusing the final 't' with a 'd' sound.
Not making the 'r' sound slightly more guttural (standard German 'r').

難易度

読解 1/5

Very easy to recognize in text as it often relates to physical dimensions.

ライティング 2/5

Requires attention to adjective endings (declension).

スピーキング 2/5

Easy to pronounce, but 'breit' vs 'weit' confusion is common.

リスニング 1/5

Clear pronunciation makes it easy to catch in conversation.

次に学ぶべきこと

前提知識

groß klein lang hoch ist

次に学ぶ

schmal eng weit die Breite verbreiten

上級

umfangreich vielfältig ausgedehnt Breitengrad

知っておくべき文法

Adjective Declension

Ein breiter (masc) Tisch, Eine breite (fem) Tür, Ein breites (neu) Fenster.

Comparatives

Breit -> breiter -> am breitesten.

Predicative Adjectives

Der Tisch ist breit (no ending).

Measurements as Adverbs

Das Brett ist 10cm breit.

Reflexive Verbs with Adjectives

Sich breit machen.

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レベル別の例文

Der Tisch ist sehr breit.

The table is very wide.

Predicative use: 'breit' does not change.

Ist das Bett breit?

Is the bed wide?

Simple question structure.

Die Straße ist breit.

The street is wide.

Basic adjective-noun-verb structure.

Das Buch ist 20 Zentimeter breit.

The book is 20 centimeters wide.

Measurement + 'breit'.

Mein Schrank ist nicht breit.

My cupboard is not wide.

Negation with 'nicht'.

Das Fenster ist breit.

The window is wide.

Neuter noun 'das Fenster'.

Ein breiter Fluss.

A wide river.

Attributive use: 'breiter' (masculine nominative).

Das ist ein breites Auto.

That is a wide car.

Attributive use: 'breites' (neuter nominative).

Wir wohnen in einer breiten Straße.

We live in a wide street.

Dative case after 'in': 'breiten'.

Dieser Weg ist breiter als der andere.

This path is wider than the other one.

Comparative form: 'breiter'.

Er hat sehr breite Schultern.

He has very broad shoulders.

Plural accusative: 'breite'.

Ich suche ein breiteres Bett.

I am looking for a wider bed.

Comparative attributive: 'breiteres'.

Die Brücke ist fünf Meter breit.

The bridge is five meters wide.

Measurement phrase.

Sie trägt ein breites Lächeln.

She is wearing a broad smile.

Figurative use: 'breites Lächeln'.

Kaufst du den breiten Tisch?

Are you buying the wide table?

Accusative masculine with definite article: 'breiten'.

Die Fenster sind sehr breit.

The windows are very wide.

Plural predicative.

Das Museum bietet ein breites Spektrum an Kunst.

The museum offers a wide spectrum of art.

Abstract usage: 'breites Spektrum'.

Wir müssen das Thema breit diskutieren.

We need to discuss the topic broadly.

Adverbial usage.

Es gibt eine breite Auswahl an Weinen.

There is a wide selection of wines.

Common collocation: 'breite Auswahl'.

Der Fernseher hat ein breites Bildformat.

The TV has a wide aspect ratio.

Technical context.

Die Nachricht hat sich breit gemacht.

The news has spread (made itself wide).

Reflexive idiom: 'sich breit machen'.

Er war gestern Abend ziemlich breit.

He was quite stoned/drunk last night.

Slang usage (informal).

Die breite Öffentlichkeit muss informiert werden.

The general public must be informed.

Fixed expression: 'breite Öffentlichkeit'.

Sie hat ein breites Wissen über Geschichte.

She has a broad knowledge of history.

Abstract: 'breites Wissen'.

Die Regierung genießt eine breite Unterstützung.

The government enjoys broad support.

Political/formal context.

Das Problem hat eine breite Basis.

The problem has a broad basis.

Metaphorical use.

Er tritt das Thema in der Presse breit.

He is harping on about the topic in the press.

Idiom: 'breit treten' (to dwell on something).

Ein breiter Konsens wurde erzielt.

A broad consensus was reached.

Formal collocation: 'breiter Konsens'.

Die Firma ist breit aufgestellt.

The company is broadly positioned (diversified).

Business idiom: 'breit aufgestellt sein'.

Wir brauchen ein breit angelegtes Programm.

We need a broad-based program.

Compound adjective: 'breit angelegt'.

Der Fluss ist an dieser Stelle am breitesten.

The river is widest at this point.

Superlative form.

Die Kritik war breit gefächert.

The criticism was wide-ranging.

Participle construction.

Die Breitenwirkung der Kampagne war enorm.

The broad impact of the campaign was enormous.

Noun derivative: 'Breitenwirkung'.

Man sollte die Geschichte nicht so breit treten.

One shouldn't harp on about the story so much.

Idiomatic nuance.

Das Werk zeichnet sich durch seine epische Breite aus.

The work is characterized by its epic breadth.

Literary context: 'epische Breite'.

Die Koalition stützt sich auf ein breites Bündnis.

The coalition relies on a broad alliance.

Advanced political vocabulary.

Die Technologie findet eine breite Anwendung.

The technology finds wide application.

Formal usage: 'breite Anwendung'.

Das ist ein breit diskutiertes Phänomen.

That is a widely discussed phenomenon.

Adverbial participle.

Die soziale Schere klafft immer weiter auseinander, trotz breiter Proteste.

The social gap is widening, despite broad protests.

Complex sentence structure.

Seine Argumentation war zwar breit, aber nicht tief.

His argumentation was indeed broad, but not deep.

Rhetorical contrast.

Die ontologische Breite seines Ansatzes ist beeindruckend.

The ontological breadth of his approach is impressive.

Highly academic context.

In aller Breite erklärte er uns die Umstände.

He explained the circumstances to us in great detail.

Fixed expression: 'in aller Breite'.

Die Streuung der Daten ist ungewöhnlich breit.

The variance of the data is unusually wide.

Scientific/Statistical context.

Man darf den Begriff nicht zu breit fassen.

One must not define the term too broadly.

Legal/Definition context: 'breit fassen'.

Die kulturelle Breitenarbeit ist essenziell für die Integration.

Broad-based cultural work is essential for integration.

Sociopolitical term: 'Breitenarbeit'.

Er machte sich in der Firma so breit, dass andere kündigten.

He took up so much space (authority) in the company that others quit.

Figurative/Negative idiom.

Das Farbspektrum der Aurora Borealis war außergewöhnlich breit.

The color spectrum of the Northern Lights was exceptionally broad.

Descriptive precision.

Die Kritik an der Reform war breit gestreut.

The criticism of the reform was widely scattered.

Advanced participle use.

よく使う組み合わせ

breite Schultern

breites Lächeln

breite Öffentlichkeit

breites Spektrum

breite Masse

breite Unterstützung

breit gefächert

breit angelegt

breit treten

breit machen

よく使うフレーズ

Wie breit ist das?

— Asking for the width of something.

Wie breit ist dieser Schrank?

Zwei Meter breit.

— Giving a measurement of width.

Der Teppich ist zwei Meter breit.

Ein breites Grinsen.

— A very wide, happy smile.

Sie hatte ein breites Grinsen im Gesicht.

Auf breiter Front.

— Across the board or on a large scale.

Die Preise steigen auf breiter Front.

In aller Breite.

— In great detail or extensively.

Er erzählte die Geschichte in aller Breite.

Breit wie ein Scheunentor.

— Extremely wide (lit. wide as a barn door).

Das Tor ist breit wie ein Scheunentor.

Breit gebaut.

— Having a broad, muscular build.

Der Türsteher ist ziemlich breit gebaut.

Etwas breit schlagen.

— To hammer something flat (rare) or discuss at length.

Wir haben das Thema breit geschlagen.

Breit gefächertes Angebot.

— A wide-ranging offer.

Der Laden hat ein breit gefächertes Angebot.

Die breite Mehrheit.

— The vast majority.

Die breite Mehrheit stimmre dafür.

よく混同される語

breit vs weit

Weit means far or vast. Breit means wide (horizontal distance).

breit vs bereit

Bereit means 'ready'. It sounds similar but has an extra 'e' and a different meaning.

breit vs groß

Groß means big/tall. A building can be 'groß' but not necessarily 'breit'.

慣用句と表現

"sich breit machen"

— To take up a lot of space, literally or figuratively.

Er macht sich auf dem Sofa breit.

Neutral

"etwas breit treten"

— To talk about something for too long or in too much detail (often negatively).

Musst du diesen Fehler so breit treten?

Informal

"total breit sein"

— To be very high on drugs or very drunk.

Nach der Party war er total breit.

Slang

"auf breiter Basis"

— Supported by many people or factors.

Die Entscheidung steht auf breiter Basis.

Formal

"in die Breite gehen"

— To expand sideways (often used for gaining weight).

Im Alter gehen viele Menschen in die Breite.

Informal

"breitbeinig dastehen"

— To stand with legs wide apart (often showing dominance).

Er stand breitbeinig vor der Tür.

Neutral

"ein breites Kreuz haben"

— To be able to handle a lot of criticism or responsibility.

Als Politiker braucht man ein breites Kreuz.

Informal/Idiomatic

"breitwandig"

— Widescreen (referring to cinema or perspective).

Ein Breitwand-Epos.

Technical

"über die volle Breite"

— Across the entire width.

Das Bild erstreckt sich über die volle Breite.

Neutral

"breit gefächert sein"

— To be diversified or varied.

Sein Wissen ist breit gefächert.

Neutral

間違えやすい

breit vs weit

Both translate to types of 'wide' in English.

Breit is for width of an object. Weit is for distance or the vastness of an open space.

Die Straße ist breit (wide). Das Ziel ist weit (far).

breit vs geräumig

Both describe size.

Geräumig is specific to interior space (spaciousness). Breit is just the dimension.

Das Auto ist breit, aber innen nicht geräumig.

breit vs ausgedehnt

Both imply extension.

Ausgedehnt implies a large area or long duration. Breit is just the width.

Ein ausgedehntes Feld vs. ein breiter Weg.

breit vs dick

Both can describe volume.

Dick means thick or fat. Breit means wide. A book can be dick (many pages) and breit (large cover).

Ein dickes Buch.

breit vs flächig

Both relate to area.

Flächig refers to the whole surface. Breit is just one axis.

Eine flächige Bemalung.

文型パターン

[Subject] ist [Measurement] breit.

Der Tisch ist einen Meter breit.

[Subject] hat breite [Noun].

Er hat breite Schultern.

Ein breites Spektrum an [Dative Plural].

Ein breites Spektrum an Möglichkeiten.

Sich [Adverb] breit machen.

Er macht sich überall breit.

Auf breiter Basis [Verb].

Die Reform wurde auf breiter Basis diskutiert.

Etwas [Accusative] breit treten.

Er tritt seine Probleme in der Öffentlichkeit breit.

In aller Breite [Verb].

Wir werden das Projekt in aller Breite analysieren.

[Noun] von epischer Breite.

Ein Roman von epischer Breite.

語族

名詞

Die Breite (width)

Das Breitband (broadband)

Die Breitenwirkung (broad impact)

Die Breitseite (broadside)

動詞

verbreiten (to spread)

ausbreiten (to spread out)

breitmachen (to spread oneself)

形容詞

breit (wide)

breitschultrig (broad-shouldered)

breitflächig (wide-area)

breitbeinig (wide-legged)

使い方

frequency

Very common in both spoken and written German.

よくある間違い

Using 'weit' for 'wide street'. → Die Straße ist breit.
'Weit' means far. If you say the street is 'weit', you mean it is a long distance away.
Saying 'Ein breit Tisch'. → Ein breiter Tisch.
Adjectives before nouns need endings. For a masculine noun like 'Tisch' after 'ein', you need '-er'.
Using 'breit' to mean 'vast' (ocean). → Das weite Meer.
'Breit' is for measurable width. The ocean is 'weit' because it is vast and expansive.
Saying 'Ich bin breit' to mean 'I have broad shoulders'. → Ich habe breite Schultern.
'Ich bin breit' is slang for being high or drunk.
Confusing 'Breite' and 'Breit'. → Die Breite des Tisches ist...
'Breite' is the noun (width), 'breit' is the adjective (wide).

ヒント

Measurement Rule

Always put the number and unit before 'breit'. 'Der Schrank ist 80 cm breit.' Never say 'breit 80 cm'.

Width vs. Space

If a room feels 'wide' because it has lots of room, use 'geräumig'. Use 'breit' only for the literal measurement.

Social Caution

Avoid saying 'Ich bin breit' in a gym. People will think you are high, not that you are showing off your wide muscles.

Abstract Variety

Use 'breit gefächert' instead of just 'breit' to describe a professional portfolio or a diverse set of products.

Don't Harp

If someone keeps talking about a mistake, tell them: 'Tritt das nicht so breit!' (Don't harp on about it).

The 'EI' Sound

Remember 'breit' rhymes with 'light'. Don't let the 'e' confuse you; it's a pure 'i' sound.

Roads and Paths

Streets in cities are 'breit'. Small paths in the woods are 'schmal'. Use these to describe your walks.

Political Context

In essays, use 'eine breite Mehrheit' to describe a strong consensus. It sounds more academic than 'viele Leute'.

Latitude

The word for latitude is 'Breitengrad'. This helps you remember that latitude measures the 'width' of the earth from the equator.

Barn Door

Learn the phrase 'breit wie ein Scheunentor' to describe something comically wide.

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Think of the English word 'BRIGHT'. While it means light, it sounds just like 'BREIT'. Imagine a 'BRIGHT' neon sign that is very 'WIDE' (BREIT).

視覚的連想

Imagine an autobahn with 10 lanes. It is incredibly BREIT. Or imagine a sumo wrestler with BREITE shoulders.

Word Web

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Try to find three objects in your room and say their width in German using '... Meter breit'.

語源

From Middle High German 'breit', from Old High German 'breit'. It has cognates in many Germanic languages.

元の意味： Broad, extended, or spread out.

Germanic

文化的な背景

Be careful using 'breit' to describe people's bodies; it's better to use 'breit gebaut' for muscles or 'kräftig' for weight to avoid being rude.

English speakers often use 'wide' and 'broad' interchangeably, but 'breit' is the go-to for almost all these cases in German.

Breitbandausbau (The expansion of broadband in Germany) Breitwandkino (Widescreen cinema) Breitengrad (Latitude - lit. width degree)

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実際の使用場面

Measuring furniture

Wie breit ist das?
Das ist zu breit.
Hast du die Breite?
Ein breiter Schrank.

Driving/Navigation

Eine breite Straße.
Die Brücke ist breit.
Breite Fahrzeuge.
Vorsicht, breit!

Describing people

Breite Schultern.
Breit gebaut sein.
Ein breites Gesicht.
Breitbeinig stehen.

Abstract discussions

Breites Spektrum.
Breite Unterstützung.
Breite Masse.
Breit gefächert.

Parties (Slang)

Bist du breit?
Voll breit sein.
Total breit.
Einfach nur breit.

会話のきっかけ

"Wie breit sollte ein bequemes Bett deiner Meinung nach sein?"

"Findest du, dass die Straßen in deiner Stadt breit genug für Fahrräder sind?"

"Hast du ein breites Spektrum an Hobbys oder konzentrierst du dich auf eines?"

"Was hältst du von dem breiten Angebot an Streaming-Diensten heutzutage?"

"Ist es wichtig, dass Politiker eine breite Unterstützung in der Bevölkerung haben?"

日記のテーマ

Beschreibe dein Zimmer. Wie breit sind die Möbel und wie viel Platz hast du?

Denk an eine Situation, in der sich jemand 'breit gemacht' hat. Wie hast du reagiert?

Welche Themen interessieren die 'breite Öffentlichkeit' in deinem Land momentan am meisten?

Hast du ein 'breites Wissen' in einem bestimmten Fachbereich? Erzähle davon.

Warum ist ein 'breites Lächeln' oft die beste Begrüßung?

よくある質問

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Yes, but be careful. 'Breite Schultern' is a compliment. 'Breit gebaut' means muscular. Calling someone just 'breit' can imply they are fat or, more commonly, high/drunk.

'Breit' is width (side-to-side). 'Weit' is distance (far) or openness (vast). For example: 'Die Straße ist breit' (wide street) vs 'Ich blicke in die weite Ferne' (I look into the far distance).

It is 'Breitband'. This is a direct translation and is used for internet connections (Breitband-Internet).

No. When used with measurements like this, 'breit' functions as a fixed unit indicator and does not take adjective endings.

Literally 'to make oneself wide'. Figuratively, it means to take up too much space or to spread out in a way that bothers others.

Yes, 'ein breites Lächeln' or 'ein breites Grinsen' is very common and means a big, wide smile.

The most common opposite is 'schmal' (narrow) or 'eng' (tight/narrow).

Yes, in phrases like 'ein breites Wissen' (broad knowledge) or 'eine breite Palette' (a wide range).

It's not necessarily offensive, but it is very informal and implies drug use. Use it only with friends.

The superlative is 'am breitesten' or 'der/die/das breiteste' depending on the grammar.

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