rundlich
rounded
Something round or rounded, without a distinctly angular or elongated shape.
EXAMPLE
Die Vase hat eine rundliche Form und einen schmalen Hals.
The vase has a rounded shape and a narrow neck.
rundlich
rounded
rundlich – rundlicher – am rundlichsten
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Meanings
rundlich
plump
Describing a person or their body: somewhat heavyset and rather round in build.
EXAMPLE
Die rundliche Frau trug einen weiten blauen Mantel.
The roundish woman was wearing a loose blue coat.
Forms
Forms adapted from the German Wiktionary entry rundlich, by Wiktionary contributors, licence CC BY-SA 4.0.
Comparison
| basic form | rundlich |
|---|---|
| comparative | rundlicher |
| superlative | am rundlichsten |
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
'Rundlich' is made up of 'rund' (round) and the ending '-lich'. The ending forms an adjective and slightly softens the meaning: something has round features.
EXAMPLE
Die rundlichen Blätter der Pflanze erinnern an kleine Münzen.
The plant's rounded leaves resemble small coins.
Typical collocations
When describing shapes and objects, 'rundlich' (rounded) often appears with words such as 'Form' (shape), 'Kontur' (outline), 'Körper' (body), or 'Gestalt' (form). It particularly describes the outer shape of an object.
EXAMPLE
Das Gebäude hat rundliche Konturen und große Fenster.
The building has rounded outlines and large windows.
Describing someone's body
When describing people, 'rundlich' (roundish) often combines with 'Figur' (figure), 'Statur' (build), or 'Körperbau' (body shape). Depending on the situation, the description can sound factual, tactful, or judgmental when referring to people.
EXAMPLE
Sein rundlicher Körperbau fiel unter der dicken Winterjacke kaum auf.
His roundish build was barely noticeable under the thick winter jacket.
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