surround in German
surround in German is umgeben, umringen, umzingeln — surround means to be positioned on all sides of something; to encircle.
surround in German
umgeben
(transitive) To encircle something or simultaneously extend in all directions.
umringen
(transitive) To encircle something or simultaneously extend in all directions.
umzingeln
(transitive) To enclose or confine something on all sides so as to prevent escape.
umringen
(transitive) To enclose or confine something on all sides so as to prevent escape.
What does "surround" mean?
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verb To be positioned on all sides of something; to encircle.
"A high wall surrounds the old castle."
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noun A border or frame that goes around something.
"The fireplace has a marble surround."
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surround in a sentence
- A high wall surrounds the old castle.
- Police surrounded the building within minutes.
- The fireplace has a marble surround.
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What is "surround" in German?
"surround" in German is umgeben, umringen, umzingeln. surround means: To be positioned on all sides of something; to encircle.
How do you use "surround" in a sentence?
Example: "A high wall surrounds the old castle." In German, "surround" is umgeben, umringen, umzingeln.
Are there other ways to say "surround" in German?
Yes — German has 3 translations listed for "surround": umgeben, umringen, umzingeln.
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