der Durchmesser
Translation
diameter
Examples
Der Durchmesser des Kreises beträgt 10 cm.
The diameter of the circle is 10 cm.
Wir müssen den Durchmesser des Rohres messen.
We have to measure the diameter of the pipe.
Grammar Patterns
the diameter ((of sth.)) the diameter of sth. The diameter of the wheel is large.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Quermaß; Antonyms: Umfang (circumference)
Etymology
Composed of 'durch' (through) and 'Messer' (measurer, from the verb 'messen', to measure). It's what measures through the middle.
Memory Tips
Visualize measuring 'durch' (through) a circle. 'Messer' sounds a bit like 'measure'.