Umfang/ʊmˈfaŋ/circumference; extent; scope
Umfang is a German noun that means circumference, extent, or scope. It is pronounced /ʊmˈfaŋ/. As a noun it takes the article "der", with the plural form "Umfänge".
Definitions
1.the distance around something; circumference(mathematics; measurement)
a.perimeter of a circle or any rounded object
Der Umfang eines Kreises berechnet sich mit der Formel 2πr.—The circumference of a circle is calculated with the formula 2πr.
2.extent or size of something; amount(general; quantity)
a.the overall extent or magnitude of an issue or object
Der Umfang des Schadens ist erheblich.—The extent of the damage is considerable.
3.scope; the range of something(abstract; scope)
a.the limits or area covered by an activity or topic
Der Umfang der Studie war sehr breit gefasst.—The scope of the study was very broad.
Declension
Gendermasculine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | der Umfang | die Umfänge |
| Genitive | des Umfanges | der Umfänge |
| Dative | dem Umfang | den Umfängen |
| Accusative | den Umfang | die Umfänge |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Umfang" mean in English?
- "Umfang" means circumference, extent, or scope. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Umfang"?
- "Umfang" is pronounced /ʊmˈfaŋ/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Umfang" der, die, or das?
- "Umfang" is a masculine noun, so it takes the article "der".
- What is the plural of "Umfang"?
- The plural of "Umfang" is "Umfänge".
- What part of speech is "Umfang"?
- "Umfang" is a noun in German.
