sweeping in German
sweeping in German is durchschlagend, weitreichend, Fegen — sweeping means wide-ranging and affecting many things at once.
sweeping in German
durchschlagend
weitreichend
Wide, broad, affecting or touching upon many things.
Fegen
Kehren
What does "sweeping" mean?
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adj Wide-ranging and affecting many things at once.
"The government announced sweeping reforms to the tax system."
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adj Extending in a broad, continuous curve or motion.
"The road follows a sweeping bend along the coast."
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noun The act of cleaning with a broom.
"The daily sweeping of the shop floor was his job."
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sweeping in a sentence
- The government announced sweeping reforms to the tax system.
- The new manager made sweeping changes to how the whole department works.
- The road follows a sweeping bend along the coast.
- A sweeping staircase led up from the hall to the first floor.
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What is "sweeping" in German?
"sweeping" in German is durchschlagend, weitreichend, Fegen. sweeping means: Wide-ranging and affecting many things at once.
How do you use "sweeping" in a sentence?
Example: "The government announced sweeping reforms to the tax system." In German, "sweeping" is durchschlagend, weitreichend, Fegen.
Are there other ways to say "sweeping" in German?
Yes — German has 4 translations listed for "sweeping": durchschlagend, weitreichend, Fegen, Kehren.
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