zirka
Translation
approximately, about, around
Examples
Es dauert zirka eine Stunde.
It takes approximately one hour.
Er ist zirka 1,80 Meter groß.
He is about 1.80 meters tall.
Grammar Patterns
zirka + [number/quantity] approximately, about... It costs zirka 20 euros.
Similar Words
Synonyms: ungefähr, etwa; Antonyms: genau, exakt
Etymology
From Latin 'circa', meaning 'around'. It's related to the English word 'circle'.
Memory Tips
Think of a 'circle' around a number. 'Zirka' means 'around' that number, or 'approximately'.