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erweitert
expanded / extended
Enlarged or extended in scope, size, or content.
example
Wir bieten jetzt eine erweiterte Version der Software mit neuen Funktionen an.
We now offer an expanded version of the software with new features.
erweitert
expanded / extended
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Usage tips
Word structure
'Erweitert' (expanded/extended) is the past participle of the verb 'erweitern' (to expand/extend). This verb is derived from the adjective 'weit' (wide/far) and means 'to make wider or larger'. 'Erweitert' therefore describes a state that is larger or more extensive than before.
EXAMPLE
Der Laden hat sein Sortiment an Bioprodukten erweitert.
The store expanded its range of organic products.
Typical collocations
This adjective is frequently used in technical or commercial contexts. Typical combinations are 'erweiterte Suche' (advanced search, on websites), 'erweiterte Garantie' (extended warranty), or 'erweiterte Öffnungszeiten' (extended opening hours).
EXAMPLE
Nutzen Sie die erweiterte Suche, um genauere Ergebnisse zu finden.
Use the advanced search to find more precise results.
Fixed expression
In a social context, 'erweitert' (extended) is used almost exclusively in the fixed expression 'die erweiterte Familie' (the extended family). This refers not only to parents and children, but also to grandparents, aunts, uncles, etc.
EXAMPLE
An Feiertagen kommt immer die gesamte erweiterte Familie zusammen.
On holidays, the entire extended family always comes together.
Use in specialized language
In fields such as grammar, logic, or mathematics, 'erweitert' (expanded/extended) describes a more complex or more comprehensive version of a basic concept. A well-known example is the 'erweiterte Infinitiv' (extended infinitive).
EXAMPLE
Der Satz „Ich versuche, das Fenster zu öffnen“ enthält einen erweiterten Infinitiv.
The sentence 'Ich versuche, das Fenster zu öffnen' (I am trying to open the window) contains an extended infinitive.
Compare with
erweitert vs einfach
simple / just
'einfach' and 'erweitert' can form an opposite pair when talking about the form or scope of something. 'einfach' then means: not complicated and without additional parts. 'erweitert' means: with additional information, parts, or a more detailed form. You can see this, for example, with language, plans, or versions. A simple version is enough to start with; an expanded version goes into more detail.
erweitert
In der erweiterten Übung müssen die Sätze auch eine Zeitangabe haben.
In the expanded exercise, the sentences also have to include a time expression.
einfach
Für den Anfang schreiben wir nur einfache Sätze.
To start with, we are only writing simple sentences.
In real life
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