der Kubus
cube
A geometric solid bounded by six squares of equal size; a cube.
EXAMPLE
Im Mathematikunterricht haben wir das Volumen eines Kubus berechnet.
In math class, we calculated the volume of a cube.
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Meanings
der Kubus
cube
An object or building that has the shape of a cube. The term is often used in architecture and design.
EXAMPLE
Das neue Museum ist ein moderner Kubus aus Glas und Stahl.
The new museum is a modern cube made of glass and steel.
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Technical usage
'Kubus' (cube) is a rather technical or elevated term. You mainly find it in texts about geometry, architecture, or art.
EXAMPLE
Der Künstler präsentierte einen Kubus aus poliertem Granit.
The artist presented a cube made of polished granite.
Context: geometry
When the topic is geometry, you can recognize this meaning from words such as 'Volumen' (volume), 'Oberfläche' (surface area), 'Kantenlänge' (edge length), and 'berechnen' (to calculate).
EXAMPLE
Die Schüler lernten, wie man die Oberfläche eines Kubus berechnet.
The students learned how to calculate the surface area of a cube.
Context: architecture
In architecture and design, 'Kubus' (cube) describes the cube-shaped form of a building or object. Typical accompanying words are 'modern' (modern), 'Gebäude' (building), 'Glas' (glass), or 'Beton' (concrete).
EXAMPLE
Das neue Museumsgebäude ist ein schlichter Kubus aus Glas und Beton.
The new museum building is a simple cube made of glass and concrete.
Compare with
Kubus vs Würfel
die / cube
Both words refer to a geometric solid with six equally sized square faces. Würfel is the generally common term, whereas Kubus is more technical and much less common. In an ordinary conversation, Würfel is the natural choice; in mathematical, architectural, or design-related texts, Kubus may be used.
Kubus
Der Architekt plante einen klaren Kubus aus Glas und Beton.
The architect designed a clean-lined cube made of glass and concrete.
Würfel
Die Schülerin zeichnete einen Würfel mit sechs gleich großen Flächen.
The student drew a cube with six equally sized faces.
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