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Kreis

круг

German grammar
derKreism
Meaning of Kreis

kleine Gruppe von Menschen mit gemeinsamen Interessen

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DE[kʁaɪ̯s]
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Kreis belongs to the topic "Friends and Acquaintances". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

Kreisкруг
Familieсемья
Elternродители
Mamaмама
Papaпапа
Kindребёнок
Kinderдети

Kreis synonyms

Related words worth learning together

Zirkel
Usually refers to a more tightly connected, organized group of people with a shared interest or status; sounds a bit more formal/bookish.
Ring
Usually means a ring or circular shape; for a social circle it is less common and more figurative.
Gesellschaft
A broad word for people spending time together; can mean society, company, or a gathering.
Clique
A small, closed group of friends or acquaintances; can sometimes sound exclusive or slightly negative.
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🇩🇪de

Usually refers to a more tightly connected, organized group of people with a shared interest or status; sounds a bit more formal/bookish.

A2Often
🇩🇪de

Usually means a ring or circular shape; for a social circle it is less common and more figurative.

A2Often
🇩🇪de

A broad word for people spending time together; can mean society, company, or a gathering.

A2Very Often
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🇩🇪de
Clique

A small, closed group of friends or acquaintances; can sometimes sound exclusive or slightly negative.

A2Often

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Kreis Bedeutung: what does it mean?

kleine Gruppe von Menschen mit gemeinsamen Interessen

Kreis Aussprache: how do you pronounce it?

Kreis is pronounced as [kʁaɪ̯s]. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

Is Kreis part of Friends and Acquaintances vocabulary?

Yes, Kreis (круг) can be learned in the Friends and Acquaintances topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is Kreis part of Family and Relationships vocabulary?

Yes, Kreis (круг) can be learned in the Family and Relationships topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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