nationwide in Germany
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nationwide in Germany
Valid, widespread, or taking place throughout all of Germany; concerning the entire territory of Germany.
Die Aktion wird deutschlandweit in allen Filialen angeboten.
The promotion is being offered nationwide in Germany in all branches.
The word is made up of 'Deutschland' (Germany), the linking -s, and '-weit' (-wide). The ending '-weit' means 'throughout the entire area of' and is very productive, for example in 'europaweit' (Europe-wide) or 'weltweit' (worldwide).
Die neue Regelung gilt ab nächstem Monat europaweit.
The new regulation applies Europe-wide starting next month.
'Deutschlandweit' can be used as an adverb or as an adjective before a noun. As an adverb it remains unchanged; as an adjective it must be declined.
Das Unternehmen liefert deutschlandweit.
The company delivers nationwide in Germany.
Common combinations are 'deutschlandweit gültig' (valid throughout Germany), 'deutschlandweit verfügbar' (available throughout Germany), or 'deutschlandweit suchen' (to search throughout Germany). As an adjective, it often appears before nouns such as 'Suche' (search), 'Aktion' (campaign/promotion), or 'Netz' (network).
Das Ticket ist deutschlandweit in allen Zügen gültig.
The ticket is valid nationwide in Germany on all trains.
national
'national' and 'deutschlandweit' can both mean something that concerns an entire country. The most important difference is: 'national' refers generally to a nation or state and can fit any country. 'deutschlandweit' means very specifically: throughout all of Germany. Also, 'national' is an adjective and often comes before a noun, for example 'eine nationale Regel' (a national rule). 'deutschlandweit' is more likely to describe where or how widely something applies or happens. They can be confused when talking about Germany. If the area of Germany is really what is meant, 'deutschlandweit' is more precise.
Das neue Ticket gilt deutschlandweit in vielen Bussen und Bahnen.
The new ticket is valid nationwide in Germany on many buses and trains.
Die Regierung plant eine nationale Lösung für das Problem.
The government is planning a national solution to the problem.