adverb

zirka

approximately

Definition & meaning

The word zirka is an adverb used to indicate an approximate value, amount, or time. It is used to suggest that the stated figure is not precise but is near the actual quantity. It is equivalent to the English terms "about," "approximately," or "roughly."

Grammar & Word origin

zirka is an adverb. It is often written as zirka or circa (abbreviated as ca. or ca).

It originates from the Latin word circa, which translates to "around" or "near." In German, it is treated as a loanword and is used in both formal and informal contexts to soften or estimate numerical data.