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.
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Meanings
erweitert
extended
With reference to family structures: including more than just the nuclear family (parents and children), e.g., including grandparents, uncles, and aunts.
EXAMPLE
Die erweiterte Familie trifft sich jedes Jahr zu Weihnachten bei den Großeltern.
The extended family meets every year at the grandparents' house for Christmas.
erweitert
expanded / extended
In specialized language such as grammar or logic: describing a more complex or more detailed form of something.
EXAMPLE
Im Deutschunterricht lernen wir heute den erweiterten Infinitiv mit 'zu'.
In German class today, we are learning the extended infinitive with 'zu'.
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 umfassend
comprehensive
Umfassend describes content that covers many relevant aspects. Erweitert means that its previous scope or content has been increased. An expanded analysis therefore contains more than its earlier form, but it still does not necessarily have to be comprehensive.
erweitert
Der neue Bericht bietet eine um zwei zusätzliche Bereiche erweiterte Analyse.
The new report provides an analysis expanded to include two additional areas.
umfassend
Der neue Bericht bietet eine umfassende Analyse aller wichtigen Bereiche.
The new report provides a comprehensive analysis of all the important areas.
In real life
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