kugelförmig
spherical
Having the shape of a sphere or resembling a sphere.
EXAMPLE
Die kugelförmige Lampe hängt über dem Esstisch.
The spherical lamp hangs above the dining table.
kugelförmig
spherical
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Meanings
Forms
Forms adapted from the German Wiktionary entry kugelförmig, by Wiktionary contributors, licence CC BY-SA 4.0.
Comparison
| basic form | kugelförmig |
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After der, die, das
| masc. | fem. | neut. | plural | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| nom. | -e | -e | -e | -en |
| acc. | -en | -e | -e | -en |
| dat. | -en | -en | -en | -en |
| gen. | -en | -en | -en | -en |
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After ein, eine
| masc. | fem. | neut. | plural | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| nom. | -er | -e | -es | -en |
| acc. | -en | -e | -es | -en |
| dat. | -en | -en | -en | -en |
| gen. | -en | -en | -en | -en |
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Without article
| masc. | fem. | neut. | plural | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| nom. | -er | -e | -es | -e |
| acc. | -en | -e | -es | -e |
| dat. | -em | -er | -em | -en |
| gen. | -en | -er | -en | -er |
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Usage tips
Word formation
'Kugelförmig' (spherical) consists of 'Kugel' (sphere) and '-förmig' (-shaped). The element '-förmig' indicates that the outer shape is being described, rather than the material or function.
EXAMPLE
Der kugelförmige Behälter besteht aus Glas.
The spherical container is made of glass.
Typical collocations
'Kugelförmig' (spherical) is often combined with 'Körper' (body), 'Objekt' (object), or 'Teilchen' (particle). Such combinations are particularly common in descriptions from geometry, technology, and the natural sciences.
EXAMPLE
Unter dem Mikroskop erkennt man kleine kugelförmige Teilchen.
Under the microscope, you can see small spherical particles.
Approximate shape
With 'annähernd kugelförmig' (approximately spherical) or 'fast kugelförmig' (almost spherical), you make it clear that the shape does not exactly correspond to a sphere. This is particularly useful for natural objects.
EXAMPLE
Die Früchte dieser Pflanze sind annähernd kugelförmig.
The fruits of this plant are approximately spherical.
In real life
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