Erweitern
Example: Wir wollen unser Haus im Sommer erweitern.
Definition
"Erweitern" means to make something larger or more extensive, such as adding space or increasing scope. It involves expanding or enlarging an object, area, or concept, as in the example phrase where a house is made bigger during summer.
Etymology
The word "erweitern" comes from the German prefix "er-" combined with "weit," meaning 'wide' or 'broad.' It literally means 'to make wide.' Did you know that the prefix "er-" often implies a process or result, so "erweitern" emphasizes the act of broadening or expanding something.
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"Erweitern" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (A2) - set 3", containing 116 commonly used words.
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