circa/ca.

B2

approximately

English meaning
approximately

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circa/ca. in a sentence

Er schätzte, dass sie circa 20 Jahre alt ist.

Word family

circa/ca. is built from circa (approximately). German builds meaning by welding words together, so knowing the parts usually gives you the whole.

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What does circa/ca. mean in English?

circa/ca. means "approximately". For example: "Er schätzte, dass sie circa 20 Jahre alt ist."

What level is circa/ca. in German?

circa/ca. is a B2 word — b2 — upper-intermediate.

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