German word

Runde

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈʁʊndə/

Meaning

  • feminine nounturn

Example

Jetzt ist deine Runde.

Now it's your turn.

Illustration for Runde (turn)

More examples

In der nächsten Runde erklärt jeder kurz seine Idee.

In the next turn, everyone briefly explains their idea.

Core concept

A shared circuit in which each person or stage takes one place in sequence before the cycle closes.

Common phrases

  • deine Runde

    your turn

  • die nächste Runde

    the next turn

  • in der nächsten Runde

    in the next turn

Similar words

Zug: A single move or action taken by a player in a game.
Reihe: An ordered line or sequence of people, things, or events.
Lauf: Movement on foot, especially one complete lap in a race.

Definition in German

Eine Runde bezeichnet einen Durchgang, bei dem etwas einmal komplett nacheinander stattfindet.

Word origin

Runde is a feminine noun formed from German rund, 'round', extending the idea of circular movement to a complete cycle or a person's turn.

Usage tips

  • In 'Jetzt ist deine Runde', the possessive marks the person whose turn it is, while 'eine Runde geben' means buying something for the group.

Other meanings

  • roundnoun

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