weit
far
The German word 'weit' is an adverb and adjective used to express distance, both in a physical and metaphorical sense. In a sentence, it can be used to describe something as being a great distance away, or to express that something is far from a certain state or condition. For example, 'Das Haus ist weit weg' means 'The house is far away', and 'Das ist weit von der Wahrheit entfernt' means 'That is far from the truth'.
Example sentences using: weit
Die Stadt ist weit weg.
The city is far away.
This sentence signifies a physical distance between the speaker's location and the city, typically implying a relatively long distance.
Es ist ein weiter Weg bis zur Spitze.
It is a long way to the top.
This sentence could be used in the context of a physical journey, e.g., climbing a mountain, but is more commonly used metaphorically, such as the trajectory of a career or other long-term goal.
Wir sind noch nicht weit gekommen.
We have not gotten far yet.
This can be used in the context of a physical journey, indicating that there is still a lot of distance to cover. It can also be used metaphorically in situations where progress is slower than expected.