VERB
umkreisen/ʊmˈkʁaɪ̯zn̩/to orbit; to circle; to go around
umkreisen is a German verb that means to orbit, to circle, or to go around. It is pronounced /ʊmˈkʁaɪ̯zn̩/.
Definitions
1.to move in a circular path around something; to orbit(movement in space/around an object)
a.to move or fly around something continuously
Die Erde umkreist die Sonne einmal im Jahr.—The Earth orbits the sun once a year.
b.to go around something, often repeatedly or while surveying
Die Polizei umkreiste das Gebäude auf der Suche nach dem Verdächtigen.—The police circled the building looking for the suspect.
Frequently asked questions
- What does "umkreisen" mean in English?
- "umkreisen" means to orbit, to circle, or to go around. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "umkreisen"?
- "umkreisen" is pronounced /ʊmˈkʁaɪ̯zn̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What part of speech is "umkreisen"?
- "umkreisen" is a verb in German.
