verb
abrunden
round off
The German word "abrunden" is a verb consisting of:
- "ab" (a prefix meaning "off" or "away")
- "runden" (from "rund" meaning "round")
Meaning:
- To round off (in a mathematical sense, e.g., rounding numbers)
- To complete or perfect something, making it more rounded or balanced
Similar words:
- "vollenden" (to complete)
- "abschließen" (to finish)
- "runden" (to round)
Difference:
Unlike "runden," which purely refers to creating a round shape or rounding numbers, "abrunden" often implies finishing or improving something by adding a final touch. Compared to "vollenden" or "abschließen," "abrunden" carries a nuance of refinement or making something more harmonious rather than just completing it.
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Examples
Er möchte das Projekt mit einem guten Bericht abrunden.verb
He wants to round off the project with a good report.
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