Erweitern
Example: Wir planen, unser Büro im nächsten Jahr zu erweitern.
Definition
"Erweitern" means to make something larger, broader, or more extensive in scope or size. It involves increasing the dimensions, range, or capacity of an object, space, or concept, such as expanding an office or extending a project to include new elements.
Etymology
The German verb "erweitern" comes from the prefix "er-" combined with "weit," meaning 'wide.' It literally means 'to make wide.' The word traces back to Old High German, where "weitar" meant broad or spacious. Did you know? The prefix "er-" often implies the initiation or completion of an action in German verbs.
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"Erweitern" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (B1) - set 2", containing 113 commonly used words.
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