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circa in German

circa in German is zirka, ungefähr, circa — circa means used before a date to mean "approximately" or "around", when the exact date isn't known.

circa in German

zirka
prep
Approximately, about, around (typically in relation to time)
ungefähr
prep
Approximately, about, around (typically in relation to time)
circa
prep
Approximately, about, around (typically in relation to time)
etwa
prep
Approximately, about, around (typically in relation to time)
um
prep
Approximately, about, around (typically in relation to time)

What does "circa" mean?

  1. prep Used before a date to mean "approximately" or "around", when the exact date isn't known.
    "The painting was made circa 1650."
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circa in a sentence

  • The painting was made circa 1650.
  • She was born circa 1890, according to the parish records.

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What is "circa" in German?

"circa" in German is zirka, ungefähr, circa. circa means: Used before a date to mean "approximately" or "around", when the exact date isn't known.

How do you use "circa" in a sentence?

Example: "The painting was made circa 1650." In German, "circa" is zirka, ungefähr, circa.

Are there other ways to say "circa" in German?

Yes — German has 5 translations listed for "circa": zirka, ungefähr, circa, etwa, um.

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