How do you say Round in German?

Whether you’re playing cards, jogging through the park, or buying drinks for your friends, the German word Runde will come in handy. It translates as round, but its meaning depends entirely on context - it can mean a lap, a round of a game, a turn, or even a social “round” at the bar. It’s one of the 1000 most frequently used nouns in German, too!

Runde is a feminine noun, so the correct article is die - die Runde. Not quite sure how to keep track of gender? Our 5-minute gender video lesson is your go-to tool for learning der, die, and das quickly and confidently.

Real conversations where Runde might come up

Germans use Runde constantly - in games, competitions, sports, and casual get-togethers. It’s also a social word: eine Runde ausgeben means “to buy a round” of drinks, and eine Runde drehen means “to go for a spin” or walk.

- Noch eine Runde?- Klar! Ich führe sowieso.(“Another round?” - “Sure! I’m winning anyway.”)

Beginner sample dialogue

Ali: Wollen wir noch eine Runde spazieren gehen?Nina: Gute Idee. Ich brauch frische Luft.Ali: Vielleicht laufen wir diesmal am Fluss entlang.

(Ali: Want to go for another walk around the block?Nina: Good idea. I need some fresh air.Ali: Maybe this time we’ll walk along the river.)

Grammar in action: How to use Runde

Here’s how Runde behaves across the four German cases:

• Nominative: Die Runde war spannend.(The round was exciting.)

• Accusative: Ich starte die nächste Runde.(I’m starting the next round.)

• Dative: In der letzten Runde habe ich gewonnen.(I won in the last round.)

• Genitive: Das Ende der Runde war unerwartet.(The end of the round was unexpected.)

Need a clearer picture of how these cases work? Our plain-English grammar course breaks it all down - no technical jargon, just real help.