rund
around · round
Etwas hat die Form eines Kreises oder einer Kugel, ohne Ecken oder Kanten.
The German word "rund" is an adjective and also an adverb or preposition in different contexts. Its primary meaning as an adjective is "round" or "circular", referring to a shape without sharp edges.
- As an adjective, it describes something "round" or "spherical".
- As an adverb or preposition, it can mean "around" or "approximately" (e.g., rund 10 Euro = "around 10 euros").
Similar words include:
- kreisförmig (circular),
- rundlich (roundish),
- ungefähr (approximately, when used as an adverb).
Difference:
- Rund focuses on the actual shape or a general approximation (when numerical).
- Kreisförmig specifically means "in the shape of a circle".
- Ungefähr strictly means "about" or "approximately" in terms of quantity or number, not shape.
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Examples
Ich laufe einmal rund um den Park.adverb
I walk once around the park.
Wir laufen rund um den Block.adverb
We are walking around the block.
Wir fahren rund um den See.preposition
We drive round the lake.
Wir laufen rund um den See.adverb
We walk round the lake.
Kinder rennen rund um den Baum.adverb
Children run around the tree.
Kinder rennen rund um das Haus.adverb
Children run round the house.
Viele Leute gehen rund um den Park spazieren.preposition
Many people walk around the park.
Rund um das Haus gibt es viele Blumen.preposition
Around the house there are many flowers.
Der Ball ist rund und rot.adjective
The ball is round and red.
Der Tisch hat eine runde Form.adjective
The table has a round shape.
Das kleine Fenster hat eine runde Form.adjective
The small window has a round shape.
Die Katze schläft auf einem runden Kissen.adjective
The cat is sleeping on a round pillow.
Das Brot ist schön rund gebacken.adverb
The bread is baked nicely round.
Die Teller auf dem Tisch sind rund.adjective
The plates on the table are round.
Das Bett hat ein rundes Kissen.adjective
The bed has a round pillow.
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