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Runde is a German noun that refers to a circular or round shape, object, or movement.
noun
feminine
Meaning: round
Der Ball ist rund.
The ball is round.
Meaning: round (of drinks)
Ich lade dich auf eine Runde ein.
I'll buy you a round.
Meaning: round (of an event)
Die nächste Runde beginnt in zehn Minuten.
The next round starts in ten minutes.
Meaning: round (of negotiations)
Wir sind in der letzten Verhandlungsrunde.
We are in the final round of negotiations.
Meaning: round (of applause)
Das Publikum spendete ihm stehende Ovationen nach jeder Runde.
The audience gave him standing ovations after each round.
A1: Ich spiele gerne eine Runde Fußball.
A1: I like to play a round of soccer.
A1: Lass uns eine Runde spazieren gehen.
A1: Let's take a walk around.
A2: Wir haben eine Runde Karten gespielt.
A2: We played a round of cards.
B1: Nach der ersten Runde war er in Führung.
B1: After the first round, he was in the lead.
B1: Die Teilnehmer machen sich bereit für die nächste Runde.
B1: The participants are getting ready for the next round.
B2: Er hat die letzte Runde des Wettbewerbs gewonnen.
B2: He won the final round of the competition.
C1: Die Diskussion drehte sich im Kreis und führte zu keiner Lösung.
C1: The discussion went in circles and led to no solution.
C1: In der letzten Runde wurde der Favorit überraschend ausgeschieden.
C1: In the last round, the favorite was unexpectedly eliminated.
C2: Der Marathonläufer absolvierte die letzte Runde mit unglaublicher Geschwindigkeit.
C2: The marathon runner completed the final lap with incredible speed.
In German, Runde can be used to describe anything that has a circular or round shape. This could include physical objects like a round table or a circular piece of bread, or even abstract concepts like a round of applause or a circular argument.
Runde can also refer to a specific number of laps or circuits in a race or competition. For example, in motorsports, a driver may complete several rounds around the track before crossing the finish line. In soccer, a match is divided into two halves with each half consisting of 45 minutes and one or more rounds of play.
Additionally, Runde can be used to describe a social gathering or meeting where people come together for a specific purpose. This could be a business meeting, political discussion, or simply a group of friends getting together for drinks. In this context, Runde implies a sense of community and shared purpose among the participants.