Die Breite
Example: Die Breite des Tisches passt gut in das Zimmer.
Definition
"Die Breite" refers to the measurement or extent of something from side to side, indicating how wide an object or space is. For example, in the phrase "Die Breite des Tisches passt gut in das Zimmer," it describes the width of the table fitting well into the room.
Etymology
The word "die Breite" comes from the German adjective "breit," meaning broad or wide, combined with the suffix "-e" which forms the noun. It traces back to Old High German "breit," related to the English word "broad." Did you know that the concept of width has been important since ancient times for measuring and constructing objects and spaces?
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"Die Breite" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (B1) - set 6", containing 114 commonly used words.
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