Halbbreit

Halbbreit is a German adjective used to describe something that has half of a usual width. It is formed from the words halb (half) and breit (wide).

In German, halbbreit is typically used descriptively in contexts where width is a relevant parameter, such as parts, components, layouts, or measurements. It is not a fixed technical term in every field, and the exact half-width is usually specified by context or accompanying measurements.

Examples might include design specifications for furniture, architectural elements, printed matter, or digital interfaces, where a feature is intended to occupy approximately half of the standard width. In some cases, halbbreit may be used rhetorically to compare with full-width variants.

As a proper name, Halbbreit can occur as a surname or toponym in German-speaking regions, though such uses are uncommon and not widely documented.

Related terms include Breit, Halb, and other width descriptors used in design and production.