rund

runder · am rundesten
Based on: *ret(h)-
Goethe A2 Adjective #37 Adjective
  1. round
  2. round about, approximately
1.

round

Opposite: eckig
(the shape)
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2.

round about, approximately

(only numbers, and NOT time)
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Examples
  • Ein Bier in einer Bar in Norwegen kostet circa/rund 15 Dollar.
  • A beer in a bar in Norway costs around $15.
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How many meanings does the German word 'rund' have?

rund has 2 distinct meanings: 1. round, 2. round about, approximately .

What is the comparative and superlative of 'rund'?

comparative: runder / superlative: am rundesten

What is 'rund' related to?

The word 'rund' is related to *ret(h)-.

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