der Umfang, ¨-e
circumference · scope · perimeter
Die Gesamtlänge der Außenkante eines Gegenstands.
The German word "Umfang" is a masculine noun meaning "extent," "scope," or "circumference."
- It is derived from the verb "umfangen" (to surround or encompass).
- The core component without prefixes is "Fang," related to "fangen" meaning "to catch" or "grasp."
Similar words:
- Ausmaß (magnitude, extent)
- Größe (size)
- Reichweite (range)
- Kreisumfang (circumference - specifically for circles)
Differences:
- Umfang broadly refers to the extent or size of something in general, or the perimeter.
- Ausmaß emphasizes the degree or scale, often abstract or quantitative.
- Größe usually specifies physical size.
- Reichweite denotes reach or range rather than total size.
- Kreisumfang is specific to circles, measuring their perimeter whereas Umfang can be more general.
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Examples
Sein Umfang wird genau gemessen.noun
His circumference is being measured precisely.
Die Schüler diskutierten lange über den Umfang des Projekts.noun
The students discussed the scope of the project for a long time.
Wir haben den Umfang des Gartens gestern genau berechnet.noun
We calculated the perimeter of the garden precisely yesterday.
Der Umfang der Änderungen blieb unklar.noun
The scope of the changes remained unclear.
Der Vertrag legt den Umfang der Arbeit fest.noun
The contract defines the scope of the work.
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