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“radius” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈʊmˌkʁaɪ̯s/

Example

In einem Umkreis von zehn Kilometern liegen viele Geschäfte.

Many shops are located within a ten-kilometer radius.

Illustration for Umkreis (radius)

How to say “radius” in German

“Radius” in German is Umkreis.

A point with a loose ring of nearby places around it.

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

Example sentences with Umkreis

Viele Restaurants liegen noch im Umkreis des Bahnhofs.

Many restaurants are still in the vicinity of the station.

Tips for using Umkreis

  • The common distance pattern is im Umkreis von followed by a number and unit, as in im Umkreis von zehn Kilometern.

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