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weithin

far and wide, for a long way

adverb VYT-hin Rare
Grammar & Structure Adverbs

Also means

widely (known)

Usage Note

Weithin combines physical distance (weithin sichtbar = visible for miles) with figurative reach (weithin bekannt = widely known). It intensifies spatial or reputational scope and is natural in both written and spoken German.

Examples

"Der Kirchturm ist weithin sichtbar und gilt als Wahrzeichen der Stadt."

Natural Translation

The church tower is visible for miles and is considered the city's landmark.

Literal Translation

The church-tower is far-and-wide visible and counts as landmark of-the city.

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