Quader
cuboid
The German word "Quader" refers to a "cuboid" or "rectangular prism" in geometry. It is derived from the Latin word "quadrus," meaning "square" or "cube". A "Quader" is a three-dimensional shape with six rectangular faces, where opposite faces are equal.
Similar words in German include "Würfel" (cube), which is a special case of a "Quader" where all sides are equal.
The main difference between "Quader" and "Würfel" is that while all cubes (Würfel) are cuboids (Quader), not all cuboids are cubes. A "Quader" can have varying lengths, widths, and heights, making it more general than a "Würfel."
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Examples
Der Quader liegt auf dem Tisch.noun
The cuboid lies on the table.
Ein großer Quader steht im Raum.noun
A large cuboid stands in the room.
Man sieht einen Quader aus Holz.noun
One sees a cuboid made of wood.
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