Verbreitern
Example: Wir müssen die Straße verbreitern, um den Verkehr zu verbessern.
Definition
"Verbreitern" means to make something wider or broader, often referring to physical spaces or objects. It involves increasing the width or extent of something, such as a road or path, to allow for more space or improved function.
Etymology
The word "verbreitern" comes from the German prefix 'ver-' combined with 'breit,' meaning 'broad' or 'wide.' The suffix '-ern' is used to form verbs. Essentially, it means 'to make broad.' Did you know that similar patterns appear in English words like 'widen,' showing a common way to express expansion in Germanic languages?
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"Verbreitern" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (B1) - set 2", containing 113 commonly used words.
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