No. 13,521 in German
breitet
"Breitet" means "spreads" or "extends."
In a sentence
Er breitet die Decke auf dem Boden aus.
He spreads the blanket on the floor.
Here, 'breitet' is used to describe the action of spreading, specifically an object like a blanket being spread out.
Das Feuer breitet sich schnell über die Landschaft aus.
The fire spreads quickly across the landscape.
In this sentence, 'breitet' is used reflexively ('breitet sich') to indicate something dispersing or extending itself, in this case, fire.
Sie breitet Wissen und Freude unter den Kindern aus.
She spreads knowledge and joy among the children.
In this instance, 'breitet' conveys the dissemination or sharing of abstract concepts, like knowledge or joy.
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