OTHER

ca./ˈt͡sɪʁka/approx.; about; around

ca. is a German other that means approx., about, or around. It is pronounced /ˈt͡sɪʁka/.

Definitions

1.used to indicate an approximate number or date(abbreviation for "circa")

a.before quantities to show approximation

Der Flug dauert ca. 2 Stunden.—The flight takes approx. 2 hours.

b.before dates to indicate an estimated time

Er wurde ca. 1980 geboren.—He was born around 1980.

Frequently asked questions

What does "ca." mean in English?
"ca." means approx., about, or around. It is a German other.
How do you pronounce "ca."?
"ca." is pronounced /ˈt͡sɪʁka/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
What part of speech is "ca."?
"ca." is a other in German.

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