English–German

“roundabout” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈkʁaɪ̯zl̩/

Example

Im Kreisel musst du die zweite Ausfahrt nehmen.

At the roundabout, you have to take the second exit.

Illustration for Kreisel (roundabout)

How to say “roundabout” in German

“Roundabout” in German is Kreisel.

A circular flow turns around a center before splitting outward, linking a road junction with the motion of a top or gyroscope.

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

Example sentences with Kreisel

Am Kreisel solltest du vor der Ausfahrt rechts blinken.

At the roundabout, you should signal right before the exit.

Tips for using Kreisel

  • Kreisverkehr is the more formal term for this road design, while Kreisel is a common shorter term in everyday speech.

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