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square the circle in German

square the circle in German is den Kreis quadrieren, die Quadratur des Kreises finden.

square the circle in German

den Kreis quadrieren
verb
(geometry) To construct a square with the same area as a given circle by using only a finite number of steps with compass and straightedge, a task which is mathematically impossible.
die Quadratur des Kreises finden
verb
(figurative) To solve a famously difficult or impossible problem.
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What is "square the circle" in German?

"square the circle" in German is den Kreis quadrieren, die Quadratur des Kreises finden.

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Yes — German has 2 translations listed for "square the circle": den Kreis quadrieren, die Quadratur des Kreises finden.

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