die Rundung
curve
A rounded or curved shape or area on something.
EXAMPLE
Die sanfte Rundung der Vase verleiht ihr eine elegante Form.
The vase's gentle curve gives it an elegant shape.
die Rundung
rounding / curve
die Rundung, die Rundungen
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Meanings
die Rundung
rounding
Replacing a number with a nearby value that has fewer digits, usually according to established mathematical rules.
EXAMPLE
Durch die Rundung auf zwei Nachkommastellen wird aus 3,146 die Zahl 3,15.
Rounding to two decimal places changes 3.146 to 3.15.
die Rundung
curves
A curved body shape, especially around the chest, hips, or buttocks. In this sense, the plural is usually used.
EXAMPLE
Das eng anliegende Kleid betonte ihre weiblichen Rundungen.
The tight-fitting dress accentuated her feminine curves.
die Rundung
rounding
Shaping or working on an object so that it becomes round or has rounded edges.
EXAMPLE
Für die Rundung der scharfen Kanten verwendet der Tischler eine Fräse.
The carpenter uses a router to round off the sharp edges.
Forms
Forms adapted from the German Wiktionary entry Rundung, by Wiktionary contributors, licence CC BY-SA 4.0.
At a glance
| gender | feminine die |
|---|---|
| plural | die Rundungen |
| genitive | der Rundung |
The four cases
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | die Rundung | die Rundungen |
| accusative | die Rundung | die Rundungen |
| dative | der Rundung | den Rundungen |
| genitive | der Rundung | der Rundungen |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
Usage tips
Word family
'Rundung' (rounding/curve) belongs to the word family of 'rund' (round) and 'runden' (to round) and is formed with the ending '-ung'. Depending on the context, the word refers to the process or the result of rounding or making something round.
EXAMPLE
Die Rundung der Kanten dauert mit dieser Maschine nur wenige Minuten.
Rounding off the edges takes only a few minutes with this machine.
Typical collocations
Expressions such as 'sanfte Rundung' (gentle curve), 'geschwungene Rundung' (sweeping curve), or 'harmonische Rundung' (harmonious curve) are often used for a rounded shape. 'Rundung' particularly often describes the shape of objects or structural components.
EXAMPLE
Die geschwungene Rundung des Daches passt gut zum alten Gebäude.
The roof's sweeping curve goes well with the old building.
Rounding specifications
With mathematical numbers, 'Rundung' (rounding) is usually used with a target precision, for example 'Rundung auf zwei Nachkommastellen' (rounding to two decimal places) or 'Rundung auf ganze Zahlen' (rounding to whole numbers). The preposition 'auf' indicates the desired precision.
EXAMPLE
Bei der Rundung auf ganze Zahlen wird aus 7,6 die Zahl 8.
When rounding to whole numbers, 7.6 becomes 8.
Common plural
When 'Rundung' refers to body shapes, the word is especially often used in the plural. Typical collocations include 'weiche Rundungen' (soft curves), 'weibliche Rundungen' (feminine curves), and 'die Rundungen betonen' (to accentuate the curves).
EXAMPLE
Die Skulptur zeigt eine Frau mit weichen Rundungen.
The sculpture depicts a woman with soft curves.
Technical context
In craft and technical texts, 'Rundung' (rounding) is often used with the material or the part being worked on in the genitive: 'die Rundung der Kanten' (rounding off the edges) or 'die Rundung des Werkstücks' (rounding the workpiece). It often describes the treatment of sharp edges.
EXAMPLE
Die Rundung der Metallkanten verhindert Verletzungen.
Rounding off the metal edges prevents injuries.
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