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Circa

A word used across many languages.

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Tips to remember the German word for ‘circa’:

1. Visualize the word: Imagine a circle (“circa” sounds like “circle”) to help associate the meaning with the word.
2. Create associations: Think of something round or circular when you hear or use the word “circa.”
3. Use mnemonic devices: Create a mnemonic sentence or phrase using words that start with the letter “C” to help remember the meaning, like “Cakes In Round Circles, Approximately.”

Explanations:
In German, the word for ‘circa’ is “ungefähr.” It is commonly used to indicate an approximation or an estimation of a quantity or time. It serves as an adverb and is often used when the exact value or time is unknown but can be roughly estimated.

Other words that mean the same thing:
– Etwa
– Ungefährlich
– Rund
– Annäherungsweise

Alternate meanings or slang:
In a slang context, “circa” or “ungefähr” can also be used to imply that something is not entirely accurate or reliable. Additionally, “circa” is sometimes used as an abbreviated form of “circumcised” in a colloquial sense.

Examples of sentences that use “ungefähr”:
1. Das Konzert beginnt um ungefähr acht Uhr. (The concert starts at approximately eight o’clock.)
2. Er hat ungefähr 50 Euro ausgegeben. (He spent about 50 euros.)
3. Ungefähr hundert Menschen haben an der Veranstaltung teilgenommen. (Approximately a hundred people attended the event.)

Note: It’s important to remember that “circa” and “ungefähr” are not exact synonyms in every context. While they share the meaning of approximation, “circa” is commonly used with numbers and dates, whereas “ungefähr” can be used more generally to estimate quantities or describe uncertainty.

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