meinen Horizont erweitern
/ˈmaɪ̯nən ho.ʁiˈtsɔnt ʔɛɐ̯ˈvaɪ̯tɐn/word by word
The English phrase "broaden my horizon" is translated into German as meinen Horizont erweitern.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of meinen (my), Horizont (horizon) and erweitern (to broaden or expand).
Which one should you use?
While meinen Horizont erweitern is used for personal growth, the more general expression den Horizont erweitern is often used to describe the concept of broadening one's perspective in a more abstract sense.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈmaɪ̯nən ho.ʁiˈtsɔnt ʔɛɐ̯ˈvaɪ̯tɐn/. The stress is on the first syllable.
Did you know?
- In German, the word Horizont is not just a metaphor for knowledge but a technical term in soil science to describe a specific layer of earth.
- The German word Horizont is actually built on the concept of a limit rather than infinity, as it derives from the Greek word hóros meaning 'boundary'.
- In a professional German setting, you might replace erweitern with ausbauen, which literally translates to 'to build out' or 'to develop'.
Examples in context
- Ich möchte meinen Horizont erweitern, indem ich neue Bücher lese und verschiedene Kulturen kennenlerne.I want to broaden my horizon by reading new books and getting to know different cultures.
- Mann, lass uns unseren Horizont erweitern und gemeinsam auf Reisen gehen!Dude, let's broaden our horizon and go on trips together!
- Ich will neue Perspektiven gewinnen und Neues ausprobieren.I want to gain new perspectives and try new things.
- Ich möchte durch Reisen meinen Horizont erweitern.I want to broaden my horizon through traveling.
- Mit diesem Studium will ich meinen Horizont erweitern.With this degree, I want to broaden my horizon.
Example conversation
Julia and Felix are discussing a possible job abroad.
- JuliaSoll ich die Stelle in Spanien annehmen?Should I take the job in Spain?
- FelixJa, das würde deinen Horizont erweitern.Yes, that would broaden your horizon.
- JuliaIch möchte wirklich meinen Horizont erweitern.I really want to broaden my horizon.
- FelixDann solltest du es unbedingt versuchen.Then you should definitely try it.
