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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.
'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' and 'abgerundet' can both have to do with round shapes or with a coherent overall impression. For shapes, 'rund' means that something is like a circle or a sphere. 'abgerundet', on the other hand, often means that only the corners or edges are soft and not sharp. In a figurative sense, 'rund' can mean that something feels complete and coherent; 'abgerundet' similarly says that something becomes harmonious through a fitting finish. There is a risk of confusion because both words occur in both areas. For an entire shape, 'rund' often fits; for soft edges or a nice finishing touch, 'abgerundet' is more likely.
Die Präsentation wirkt durch die kurze Zusammenfassung am Ende gut abgerundet.
The presentation feels well-rounded thanks to the short summary at the end.
Mehmet sucht in der Werkstatt eine runde Scheibe für die Reparatur.
Mehmet is looking for a round disk in the workshop for the repair.