German

Noun

Kreis m ‎(genitive Kreises, plural Kreise)

1. circle
2. range, scope
3. A type of territorial subdivision: a district

Usage notes

• When used in the sense of a territorial subdivision, Kreis is usually translated as district. However, in some contexts it may be translated as circle, e.g. the Imperial Circles (Reichskreise) of the Holy Roman Empire.

Declension

Derived terms

Esperanto

Verb

kreis

1. past of krei