weltweit
worldwide
Spread, valid, or taking place all over the world.
EXAMPLE
Das Unternehmen agiert weltweit und hat Büros auf allen Kontinenten.
The company operates worldwide and has offices on every continent.
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Meanings
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Word composition
The word is a simple and logical compound of 'die Welt' (the world) and 'weit' (wide/far). It literally means 'as far as the world.'
EXAMPLE
Diese Probleme gibt es nicht nur hier, sondern auf der ganzen Welt.
These problems exist not only here, but all over the world.
Adjective and adverb
'Weltweit' (worldwide) can be used as an adverb (describing a verb) or as an adjective (describing a noun). As an adjective before a noun, it must be declined.
EXAMPLE
Das Internet ermöglicht weltweite Kommunikation.
The internet enables worldwide communication.
Typical collocations
Common combinations are 'weltweit bekannt' (known worldwide), 'weltweit führend' (a worldwide leader), or 'weltweit verfügbar' (available worldwide). It is often used in the context of business, technology, and globalization.
EXAMPLE
Dieses Produkt ist jetzt weltweit verfügbar.
This product is now available worldwide.
Compare with
weltweit vs global
global
Both words refer to the whole world. „Weltweit“ mainly describes something being widespread in many or all parts of the world, while „global“ often also takes a view of the world as an interconnected whole. Use „weltweit“ for distribution and „global“ for an overall worldwide perspective.
weltweit
Die Krise betrifft Menschen weltweit.
The crisis affects people worldwide.
global
Die Krise muss global betrachtet werden.
The crisis must be viewed globally.
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