der Durchmesser, –
diameter
Eine gerade Strecke durch die Mitte eines Kreises von einer Seite zur anderen.
The German word "Durchmesser" is a noun that means "diameter". It is a compound word formed from "durch" (through) and "Messer" (measure). It refers to the straight line passing through the center of a circle, connecting two points on its boundary.
Similar words in German include "Radius" (radius) and "Umfang" (circumference). While "Durchmesser" refers specifically to the line spanning the full width of the circle passing through its center, "Radius" refers to the line from the center to the perimeter, which is half the "Durchmesser". "Umfang" instead denotes the total distance around the perimeter of the circle.
In summary:
- "Durchmesser" (diameter) measures the full width of the circle through its center.
- "Radius" (radius) measures from the center to the edge.
- "Umfang" (circumference) measures the perimeter or outer boundary length of the circle.
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Examples
Der Ball hat einen großen Durchmesser.noun
The ball has a large diameter.
Diese Kugel misst im Durchmesser drei Meter.noun
This sphere measures three meters in diameter.
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