Breite

See also: breite

German

Etymology

Old High German breitī, from Proto-Germanic *braidį̄. Analysable as breit +‎ -e. Compare English breadth.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈbʀaɪ̯tə/

• Audio:

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Noun

Breite f (genitive Breite, plural Breiten)

1. breadth, width
2. (geography, astronomy) latitude
   • 2010, Der Spiegel, issue 26/2010, page 125:

     Tiere, die in rauem Klima leben, sind oft klüger als ihre Artgenossen aus gemäßigten Breiten, das legen verschiedene Studien nahe.

     Animals that live in a rough climate are often smarter than members of the same species from moderate latitudes, that is suggested by different studies.

Synonyms

• (geography): Breitengrad, geographische Breite

Further reading

• “Breite” in Duden online