Vokabahn

circa

Vokabahn
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Adverb

circa

Pronunciation: [ˈt͡sɪʁka]

about; approximately

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Meanings

Adverb
  1. about; approximately

Example sentence

Die Fahrt dauert circa drei Stunden.

The journey takes about three hours.

Usage

  • circa / ca. — Approximately or about; ca. is the abbreviation.
  • circa zehn Minuten — Use circa before an approximate quantity or time.
Extra sentence

Der Koffer wiegt circa fünfzehn Kilo.

The suitcase weighs about fifteen kilos.