adjectiveadverbpreposition
rund
kör
Etwas hat die Form eines Kreises oder einer Kugel, ohne Ecken oder Kanten.
The German word "rund" is an adjective and adverb meaning "round" or "around".
- As an adjective, "rund" describes a shape that is circular or spherical.
- As an adverb, it can emphasize approximation in expressions like "rund 50 Leute" (around 50 people).
Similar words:
- "kreisförmig" (circular-shaped)
- "umlaufend" (surrounding, encircling)
Differences:
- "rund" primarily describes shapes or approximate quantities, while
- "kreisförmig" focuses strictly on circular form, and
- "umlaufend" implies something encircling or circulating rather than just being round in shape.
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Examples
Ich laufe einmal rund um den Park.adverb
Egyszer körbe futok a park körül.
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