weit

Meaning and Usage

"Weit" translates to "far" or "wide" in English. It describes a long physical distance or a large spatial extent.

Linguistic Analysis

"Weit" is an adverb. It does not have a prefix and is derived from the Old High German word "weit."

Comparisons between German and English

The word "weit" is similar to the English word "wide" in terms of its meaning, but it also encompasses the concept of distance, which is covered by the word "far" in English.

Example Sentences

1. Das Ziel ist noch weit entfernt. (The destination is still far away.)
2. Sie breitete ihre Arme weit aus. (She spread her arms wide.)

Memory Tips

Think of "Weit" as "wide" and "far" combined to remember its meaning.

Additional Vocabulary

Related words: Entfernung (distance), breit (wide)