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“square kilometer” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/kvaˈdʁaːtkiˌloːmeːtɐ/

Example

Das Dorf ist nur ein Quadratkilometer groß.

The village is only one square kilometer in area.

Illustration for Quadratkilometer (square kilometer)

How to say “square kilometer” in German

“Square kilometer” in German is Quadratkilometer.

A square area on a map with one-kilometer sides.

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

Example sentences with Quadratkilometer

Das überschwemmte Gebiet erstreckt sich über etwa 10 Quadratkilometer.

The flooded area extends over about 10 square kilometers.

Tips for using Quadratkilometer

  • Quadratkilometer is masculine, and its plural is also Quadratkilometer rather than Quadratkilometers.

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