der Umkreis
Translation
vicinity, surrounding area, radius, circumcircle
Examples
Wir suchen eine Wohnung im Umkreis von zehn Kilometern.
We are looking for a flat within a ten-kilometre radius.
Alle Schulen im Umkreis wurden informiert.
All schools in the vicinity were informed.
Der Mathematiker berechnet den Umkreis des Dreiecks.
The mathematician calculates the triangle's circumcircle.
Grammar Patterns
im Umkreis von et3 within a radius of sth. We live within a radius of 5 km.
Similar Words
die Umgebung (surroundings), die Nähe (vicinity), der Bereich (area)
Etymology
From 'um' (around) + 'Kreis' (circle). Literally an 'around-circle'.
Memory Tips
Think of it as the 'Kreis' (circle) that is 'um' (around) a certain area.