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adverb

rundherum

all around

The German word "rundherum" is an adverb meaning "all around", "completely", or "on all sides".
It is made of two parts:

  • "rund" meaning "round",
  • "herum" meaning "around".

Similar words include:

  • "umher" (around, about),
  • "herum" (around),
  • "ringsum" (all around),
  • "umfangreich" (extensive, though less spatial).

Difference:

  • "Rundherum" emphasizes a full, 360-degree spatial sense or a complete extent.
  • "Herum" and "umher" often indicate movement or location around something but may lack the sense of completeness.
  • "Ringsum" is very similar but slightly more formal or poetic.
  • "Umfangreich" refers more to extent or scope rather than physical surroundings.

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Examples

Wir stellten rundherum kleine Kerzen auf, um mehr Licht zu haben.adverb

We placed small candles all around to have more light.

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