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to circulate
Describes the spread of information, rumors, jokes, or even counterfeit money that is passed from person to person and is thus in circulation.
Im Büro kursiert das Gerücht, dass die Chefin bald kündigt.
A rumor is circulating in the office that the boss is going to quit soon.
to circulate
Refers to money, securities, or a currency that are in circulation and used as official means of payment.
In der Eurozone kursieren Münzen und Scheine, die in verschiedenen Ländern geprägt wurden.
In the eurozone, coins and banknotes circulate that were minted or printed in different countries.
The verb 'kursieren' (to circulate) is related to the noun 'der Kurs' (course/rate) and comes from the Latin word for 'to run.' So it describes how something figuratively 'runs' from place to place or from person to person and spreads in that way.
Aktuell kursiert eine neue Betrugsmasche im Internet.
A new scam is currently circulating on the internet.
'Kursieren' (to circulate) is an intransitive verb. This means it does not take an accusative object. The thing that is in circulation (e.g., a rumor or money) is always the subject of the sentence.
In der Schule kursierten viele Geschichten über den neuen Lehrer.
Many stories about the new teacher were circulating at school.
In the meaning 'sich verbreiten' (to spread), 'kursieren' (to circulate) is often used with information or digital content. Typical subjects are: a rumor, a message/news item, a joke, a video, or an email.
Das Video von dem Konzert kursierte schnell in den sozialen Medien.
The video from the concert quickly circulated on social media.
You can recognize this meaning by the fact that the subject is always a form of money or a security. Common subjects are: money, counterfeit money, coins, banknotes, or a currency.
Es kursiert Falschgeld, also sei vorsichtig bei großen Scheinen.
Counterfeit money is circulating, so be careful with large bills.
to handle / avoid / circulate
Both verbs fit information or rumors that are passed from person to person. „Umgehen“ describes more that something is already in circulation, while „kursieren“ emphasizes the spreading and passing on of the information more strongly. Use „umgehen“ for something already in circulation and „kursieren“ for information that is circulating.
In der ganzen Stadt kursiert seit heute das Gerücht, dass der Laden schließt.
Since today, the rumor that the store is closing has been circulating throughout the city.
In der ganzen Stadt geht bereits das Gerücht um, dass der Laden schließt.
The rumor that the store is closing is already circulating throughout the city.
