German Conversation · Level 22
89 words
German word
rund
Pronunciation
IPA/ʁʊnt/
Meaning
- adverbabout
Example
Wir sind rund 20 Leute.
There are about 20 of us.
More examples
Der Zug ist rund 15 Minuten verspätet.
The train is approximately 15 minutes late.
Core concept
A loose circle drawn around a number marks it as an estimate rather than a precise count.
Common phrases
rund 15 Minuten
approximately 15 minutes
rund 30 Euro
approximately 30 euros
rund 70 Prozent
approximately 70 percent
Similar words
etwa: Indicates approximately the stated number or amount.
ungefähr: Indicates a numerical value that is close to, but not exactly, the actual figure.
annähernd: Indicates that a value or state nearly matches the given one.
Definition in German
Sprecher verwenden rund, um eine Zahl locker zu schätzen; das Wort signalisiert damit etwaige Ungenauigkeit der Angabe.
Word origin
German rund comes from Middle High German runt, meaning 'round', and is related to English round; the approximate sense developed from the idea of surrounding.
Usage tips
- In quantity expressions, rund normally comes directly before the number, as in rund 20 Leute, rather than after it.