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encircle in German

encircle in German is umzingeln, einfassen — encircle means to form a ring around something; to surround completely.

encircle in German

umzingeln
verb
(transitive) To surround, form a circle around.
einfassen
verb
(transitive) To surround, form a circle around.

What does "encircle" mean?

  1. verb To form a ring around something; to surround completely.
    ""Friday!" she called out, bursting open the doors and quickly encircling her friend in the warmth of her arms."
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encircle in a sentence

  • "Friday!" she called out, bursting open the doors and quickly encircling her friend in the warmth of her arms.
  • It is also customary in the Orient and among Sephardim for the mourners to encircle the coffin of an erudite person seven times and recite Yoshayv besayter while making each circuit.

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What is "encircle" in German?
"encircle" in German is umzingeln, einfassen. encircle means: To form a ring around something; to surround completely.
Are there other ways to say "encircle" in German?
Yes — German has 2 translations listed for "encircle": umzingeln, einfassen.
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