Weit
Example: Das Geschäft ist weit vom Bahnhof entfernt.
Definition
"Weit" is an adverb in German that means 'far' or 'a long distance away.' It is used to describe something located at a considerable distance from a point of reference, as in the example phrase 'Das Geschäft ist weit vom Bahnhof entfernt,' meaning 'The store is far from the train station.'
Etymology
The German word "weit" originates from Old High German 'wīt,' which means 'wide' or 'broad.' Over time, its meaning extended to express spatial distance. Did you know that "weit" is related to the English word 'wide,' sharing the same Germanic roots?
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"Weit" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (A1) - set 2", containing 103 commonly used words.
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