English–German

“circle” in German

German

Alsokreisen

Pronunciation

IPA/kʁaɪ̯s/

Example

Sie standen im Kreis und sangen.

They stood in a circle and sang.

Illustration for Kreis (circle)

How to say “circle” in German

“Circle” in German is Kreis.

A closed ring of people or points, extended to a defined area on a map.

Full entry for Kreis: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with Kreis

Wir sitzen im Kreis und reden.

We sit in a circle and talk.

Tips for using Kreis

  • Kreis is masculine, and its plural is Kreise; the dative phrase im Kreis means in the circle or among the people forming it.

Other German words for “circle”

Die Vögel kreisen über dem See.

The birds are circling over the lake.

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