noun

die Runde, -n

round

Eine Form, die so geformt ist wie ein Kreis oder ein Ball, ohne Ecken und Kanten.

Definition & meaning

  1. Circular path or movement: A route that returns to the starting point or a movement in a circle. In sports, this refers to a lap (e.g., around a track).
  2. Group of people: A gathering or circle of people who are together for a specific purpose, such as a conversation or a social event.
  3. Turn or round of drinks: In a pub or restaurant, it refers to buying a drink for everyone in the group.
  4. General reach or circulation: When news or information "makes the rounds" (die Runde machen).

Grammar & Word origin

The word is a feminine noun. It originates from the Middle High German "runde," which traces back to the Latin "rotundus" (round). It is closely related to the German adjective {rund} .

Synonyms & antonyms

Synonyms:

  • For a circular path: {Kreis} , {Umlauf} , {Bahn} .
  • For a group of people: {Gruppe} , {Gesellschaft} , {Zirkel} .

Antonyms:

  • For a circular path: {Gerade} , {Strecke} (in the context of a straight line).

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Examples

Eine Runde dauert zehn Minuten.noun

A round lasts ten minutes.

Die Runde des Spiels ist sehr spannend.noun

The round of the game is very exciting.

Die Runde endet in Kürze.noun

The round ends shortly.

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