NOUN
Kreis/kʁaɪ̯s/circle; district; group
Kreis is a German noun that means circle, district, or group. It is pronounced /kʁaɪ̯s/. As a noun it takes the article "der", with the plural form "Kreise".
Definitions
1.a round plane figure whose boundary consists of points equidistant from the center(geometry)
a.circular shape or figure
Die Kinder standen im Kreis und sangen ein Lied.—The children stood in a circle and sang a song.
2.an administrative district or region(administration)
a.government district or county
Er wohnt im Kreis München.—He lives in the Munich district.
3.a group of people united by a common interest or activity(group)
a.social or professional circle
Im Freundeskreis fühlt sie sich am wohlsten.—She feels most comfortable in her circle of friends.
Declension
Gendermasculine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | der Kreis | die Kreise |
| Genitive | des Kreises | der Kreise |
| Dative | dem Kreis | den Kreisen |
| Accusative | den Kreis | die Kreise |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Kreis" mean in English?
- "Kreis" means circle, district, or group. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Kreis"?
- "Kreis" is pronounced /kʁaɪ̯s/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Kreis" der, die, or das?
- "Kreis" is a masculine noun, so it takes the article "der".
- What is the plural of "Kreis"?
- The plural of "Kreis" is "Kreise".
- What part of speech is "Kreis"?
- "Kreis" is a noun in German.
