das Oval
oval
A closed, elongated rounded shape resembling an egg or an ellipse; also an area, track, or facility with this shape.
EXAMPLE
Sie zeichnete ein Oval und malte es blau aus.
She drew an oval and colored it blue.
das Oval
oval
das Oval, die Ovale
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Meanings
Forms
Forms adapted from the German Wiktionary entry Oval, by Wiktionary contributors, licence CC BY-SA 4.0.
At a glance
| gender | neuter das |
|---|---|
| plural | die Ovale |
| genitive | des Ovals |
The four cases
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | das Oval | die Ovale |
| accusative | das Oval | die Ovale |
| dative | dem Oval | den Ovalen |
| genitive | des Ovals | der Ovale |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
Usage tips
Typical collocations
'Oval' (oval) frequently occurs with verbs such as 'zeichnen' (to draw), 'malen' (to paint), 'bilden' (to form), and 'erkennen' (to recognize). The phrase 'in Form eines Ovals' (in the shape of an oval) is also very common.
EXAMPLE
Die Tische im Saal waren in Form eines Ovals aufgestellt.
The tables in the hall were arranged in the shape of an oval.
Context clue
With verbs such as 'zeichnen' (to draw), 'ausfüllen' (to fill in), or 'ausschneiden' (to cut out), 'Oval' (oval) usually refers to a drawn or designed shape. When it appears alongside words related to sports or facility construction, it often refers to an oval track or facility.
EXAMPLE
Bitte füllen Sie das Oval neben Ihrem Namen aus.
Please fill in the oval next to your name.
Das neue Oval soll für Radrennen genutzt werden.
The new oval is to be used for bicycle races.
Technical usage
'Oval' (oval) is particularly common in descriptions of geometry, design, sports facilities, and racetracks. In these texts, the word often refers to the shape of an area or a structure.
EXAMPLE
Das Oval der Rennstrecke ist von hohen Tribünen umgeben.
The oval of the racetrack is surrounded by tall grandstands.
In real life
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