weiträumig
extensive
Extending over a large area or covering a large space.
EXAMPLE
Der Nationalpark ist weiträumig und nur dünn besiedelt.
The national park is extensive and only sparsely populated.
weiträumig
extensive / spacious
weiträumig – weiträumiger – am weiträumigsten
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Meanings
weiträumig
spacious
Generously designed and offering plenty of space.
EXAMPLE
Die weiträumige Wohnung hat große Fenster und hohe Decken.
The spacious apartment has large windows and high ceilings.
Forms
Forms adapted from the German Wiktionary entry weiträumig, by Wiktionary contributors, licence CC BY-SA 4.0.
Comparison
| basic form | weiträumig |
|---|---|
| comparative | weiträumiger |
| superlative | am weiträumigsten |
After der, die, das
| masc. | fem. | neut. | plural | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| nom. | -e | -e | -e | -en |
| acc. | -en | -e | -e | -en |
| dat. | -en | -en | -en | -en |
| gen. | -en | -en | -en | -en |
Add the ending to weiträumig.
After ein, eine
| masc. | fem. | neut. | plural | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| nom. | -er | -e | -es | -en |
| acc. | -en | -e | -es | -en |
| dat. | -en | -en | -en | -en |
| gen. | -en | -en | -en | -en |
Add the ending to weiträumig.
Without article
| masc. | fem. | neut. | plural | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| nom. | -er | -e | -es | -e |
| acc. | -en | -e | -es | -e |
| dat. | -em | -er | -em | -en |
| gen. | -en | -er | -en | -er |
Add the ending to weiträumig.
Usage tips
Word formation
In „weiträumig“ (extensive / spacious), you can recognize „weit“ (wide) and „räum-“, which is related to „Raum“ (space). This connection helps you associate the word with spatial extent and plenty of room.
EXAMPLE
Die weiträumige Landschaft lässt sich am besten mit dem Fahrrad erkunden.
The extensive landscape is best explored by bicycle.
Typical collocations
„Weiträumig“ (extensive) frequently occurs with „absperren“ (to cordon off), „umfahren“ (to drive around), and „umgehen“ (to avoid). It then describes the large extent of an area being cordoned off or the wide distance kept from a place when avoiding it.
EXAMPLE
Wegen eines Gaslecks hat die Feuerwehr das Gelände weiträumig abgesperrt.
Because of a gas leak, the fire department cordoned off the area over a wide radius.
Autofahrer sollten die Unfallstelle weiträumig umfahren.
Drivers should drive around the accident scene, keeping well clear of it.
Typical collocations
When describing buildings and architecture, expressions such as „weiträumige Hallen“ (spacious halls), „weiträumige Wohnungen“ (spacious apartments), and „weiträumige Anlagen“ (spacious complexes) are common. You may come across them, for example, in real estate listings and building descriptions.
EXAMPLE
Die weiträumige Eingangshalle bietet auch größeren Besuchergruppen genügend Platz.
The spacious entrance hall offers enough room even for larger groups of visitors.
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