Inkreis
derNounincircle (inscribed circle)
English translations
- 01
incircle
- 02
inscribed circle
Word details
- German meaning
- Der Inkreis eines Dreiecks ist der Kreis, der alle drei Seiten des Dreiecks von innen berührt.
- English meaning
- The incircle of a triangle is the circle that touches all three sides of the triangle from the inside.
- Synonym
- Innenkreis
- German example
- Der Inkreis berührt jede Seite des Dreiecks genau einmal.
- English example
- The incircle touches each side of the triangle exactly once.
- Type
- Noun
- Article
- der
- Singular Form
- der Inkreis
- Plural Form
- die Inkreise
Related words
- Inkreisradius
Inradius
- Umzinglung
Encirclement
- umzingeln
To surround
- umringen
to surround
- belagern
Besiege
- umrunden
to circumnavigate, to go around
Example sentences with “Inkreis”
Der Inkreis berührt alle drei Seiten des Dreiecks. (The incircle touches all three sides of the triangle.)
Frequently asked questions
Is 'Inkreis' a masculine noun?
Yes, it is masculine: 'der Inkreis'. The plural is 'die Inkreise'.