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well-rounded
In a figurative sense: harmonious, complete, and internally coherent. Often used for experiences, meals, or presentations.
Die musikalische Begleitung sorgte für einen abgerundeten Abend.
The musical accompaniment made for a well-rounded evening.
rounded
Describing a shape that has soft, round edges or corners and is not pointed or sharp.
Der Tisch hat abgerundete Ecken, damit sich die Kinder nicht verletzen.
The table has rounded corners so the children don't hurt themselves.
rounded
In mathematics: describing a number that has been adjusted up or down to simplify it, usually to a whole number or a specific decimal place.
Der abgerundete Preis beträgt 15 Euro, obwohl es exakt 14,95 Euro sind.
The rounded price is 15 euros, although it is exactly 14.95 euros.
'Abgerundet' (rounded/well-rounded) is the past participle of the separable verb 'abrunden' (to round off). The prefix 'ab-' suggests completion or finishing, while 'runden' describes smoothing or completing. This idea fits all meanings.
Ein guter Wein rundet ein leckeres Essen ab.
A good wine rounds off a delicious meal.
The noun that 'abgerundet' (rounded/well-rounded) describes reveals the meaning: An experience or program is harmonious, an edge or shape is physically round, and a number or price is mathematically rounded.
Das Konzert war ein wirklich abgerundetes Erlebnis.
The concert was a truly well-rounded experience.
In the figurative sense, the word is often used for positive, complete experiences. Typical examples are: 'ein abgerundeter Abend' (a well-rounded evening), 'ein abgerundetes Programm' (a well-rounded program), 'ein abgerundetes Gesamtbild' (a coherent overall impression), or 'ein abgerundeter Geschmack' (a rounded flavor).
Die Präsentation hinterließ einen sehr abgerundeten Eindruck.
The presentation left a very well-rounded impression.
In its literal meaning, the adjective describes physical shapes. Common combinations are: 'abgerundete Ecken' (rounded corners), 'abgerundete Kanten' (rounded edges), and 'eine abgerundete Form' (a rounded shape).
Der Holztisch hat eine weiche, abgerundete Oberfläche.
The wooden table has a soft, rounded surface.
This meaning is limited to the context of mathematics, finance, and measurements. The word describes a number that has been changed for simplification.
Das Ergebnis von 3,14159 wird oft abgerundet als 3,14 verwendet.
The result of 3.14159 is often used rounded as 3.14.
round / about
Rund describes a presentation that seems complete and coherent overall. Abgerundet places more emphasis on an additional element giving it a final harmonious and balanced finish. Both words can therefore describe the same successful presentation, but they emphasize different aspects.
Durch ein kurzes Fazit wirkt die Präsentation vollständig und abgerundet.
A short conclusion makes the presentation feel complete and well-rounded.
Die Präsentation wirkt rund, weil Aufbau, Bilder und Inhalt ein stimmiges Ganzes bilden.
The presentation feels well-rounded because the structure, images, and content form a coherent whole.
