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span in German

span in German is Spanne, einnehmen, überspannen — span means the distance or length between two points, edges, or supports.

span in German

Spanne
noun
The full width of an open hand from the end of the thumb to the end of the little finger used as an informal unit of length.
einnehmen
verb
(transitive) To extend through the distance between or across.
überspannen
verb
(transitive) To extend through the distance between or across.
aufspannen
verb
(mathematics) To generate an entire space by means of linear combinations.

What does "span" mean?

  1. noun The distance or length between two points, edges, or supports.
    "The bridge has a span of nearly two kilometers."
  2. noun A stretch or period of time.
    "Her career spanned a remarkable span of forty years."
  3. verb To extend across or over something.
    "The new bridge spans the entire river valley."

span in a sentence

  • The bridge has a span of nearly two kilometers.
  • The eagle's wingspan reached almost two meters.
  • Her career spanned a remarkable span of forty years.
  • The new bridge spans the entire river valley.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "span" in German?

"span" in German is Spanne, einnehmen, überspannen. span means: The distance or length between two points, edges, or supports.

How do you use "span" in a sentence?

Example: "The bridge has a span of nearly two kilometers." In German, "span" is Spanne, einnehmen, überspannen.

Are there other ways to say "span" in German?

Yes — German has 4 translations listed for "span": Spanne, einnehmen, überspannen, aufspannen.

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