circa (ca.)

Based on: *(s)ker-
Goethe A1 Adverb
1.

round about, roughly

(Quite common, also in daily life. ONLY idiomatic for numbers. No difference to "ungefähr" then.)
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Examples
  • Hast du circa fünf Minuten Zeit?
  • Do you have about five minutes?

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How many meanings does the German word 'circa (ca.)' have?

circa (ca.) has 1 distinct meaning: 1. round about, roughly .

What is 'circa (ca.)' related to?

The word 'circa (ca.)' is related to *(s)ker-.

Where can I learn more about 'circa (ca.)'?

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