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, continuous line or shape(geometry or everyday shape)
a.a geometric figure with all points equally distant from the center
Ein Kreis hat keinen Anfang und kein Ende.—A circle has no beginning and no end.
2.a district or administrative region, especially in Germany(administrative unit)
a.an official subdivision within some German states
Sie wohnt im Kreis München.—She lives in the district of Munich.
3.a circle or group of people who share interests or goals(group of people)
a.social or professional group
Im engen Kreis der Freunde fühlt er sich wohl.—He feels comfortable in his close 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.
