zirkulieren
Translation
to circulate, to be in circulation
Examples
Das Blut zirkuliert im Körper.
The blood circulates in the body.
Ein Gerücht zirkuliert in der Schule.
A rumour is circulating in the school.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) circulates (sth.) circulates The money circulates.
Similar Words
Synonyms: kreisen, umlaufen
Etymology
From Latin 'circulare' (to make a circle), related to 'circulus' (circle).
Memory Tips
It's a direct cognate of the English word 'circulate'. Think of things moving in a circle.