circa
approximately
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The German word "circa", often abbreviated as "ca.", has the same meaning as in English, indicating an approximate amount, number, or time. It comes from the Latin "circā", meaning "around" or "approximately".
Similar words expressing approximation include "ungefähr" (roughly), "etwa" (about), and approximately translating the sense of "more or less", which is "mehr oder weniger". The difference lies in usage and formality, with "circa" often appearing in written contexts and "ungefähr" and "etwa" being more common in spoken language.
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Sie werden circa 50 Gäste erwarten.adverb
They will expect approximately 50 guests.
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