NOUN
derKreis/kʁaɪ̯s/circle; district; group
Kreis is a German noun that means circle, district, or group. It is pronounced /kʁaɪ̯s/. As a noun it takes the article "der", with the plural form "Kreise".
Definitions
1.round shape with all points equidistant from the center(geometry)
a.geometric figure
Der Umfang des Kreises beträgt zehn Zentimeter.—The circumference of the circle is ten centimeters.
2.an administrative district or county(administration)
a.region for local government
Er wohnt im Kreis München.—He lives in the Munich district.
3.a group of people with something in common(group)
a.circle of people; association
Im Freundeskreis fühlt sie sich am wohlsten.—She feels most comfortable in her circle of friends.
Declension
Gendermasculine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | der Kreis | die Kreise |
| Genitive | des Kreises | der Kreise |
| Dative | dem Kreis | den Kreisen |
| Accusative | den Kreis | die Kreise |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Kreis" mean in English?
- "Kreis" means circle, district, or group. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Kreis"?
- "Kreis" is pronounced /kʁaɪ̯s/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Kreis" der, die, or das?
- "Kreis" is a masculine noun, so it takes the article "der".
- What is the plural of "Kreis"?
- The plural of "Kreis" is "Kreise".
- What part of speech is "Kreis"?
- "Kreis" is a noun in German.
