VERB
runden/ˈʁʊndn̩/to round; to make round
runden is a German verb that means to round or to make round. It is pronounced /ˈʁʊndn̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "rundete" and the past participle is "gerundet".
Definitions
1.to round (a number to the nearest integer or specified place)(mathematics, everyday language)
a.to round up or down a number for simplicity or clarity
Bitte runden Sie die Zahl auf zwei Nachkommastellen.—Please round the number to two decimal places.
2.to make something round or more curved(shape, geometry, figurative)
a.to form or create a round shape
Die Ecken des Tisches wurden abgerundet, um Unfälle zu vermeiden.—The corners of the table were rounded to prevent accidents.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | runden |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | runde |
| Present (du) | rundest |
| Present (er/sie/es) | rundet |
| Preterite (ich) | rundete |
| Participle II | gerundet |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | rundete |
| Imperative (singular) | runde |
| Imperative (plural) | rundet |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "runden" mean in English?
- "runden" means to round or to make round. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "runden"?
- "runden" is pronounced /ˈʁʊndn̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "runden"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "runden" is "gerundet", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "runden"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "runden" becomes "rundete" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "runden"?
- "runden" is a verb in German.
