runde

Runde is a geographic name associated with a small island off the western coast of Norway. The island belongs to the municipality of Herøy in Møre og Romsdal county. Runde is known for a prominent lighthouse and for its large seabird colonies. A local bird observatory operates on the island, conducting seasonal monitoring of migratory and breeding birds and contributing to conservation and research. The island is visited by wildlife enthusiasts and hikers, drawn by the coastal scenery and the opportunities to observe seabirds up close.

In German, Runde is the feminine noun meaning a round, circle, or lap. It can denote a stage in a competition, such as die nächste Runde (the next round), or a round of drinks, such as eine Runde Kaffee. The term is widely used in everyday language as well as in sports and event contexts, and it also appears in various fixed expressions and compound forms.

As a toponym, Runde appears in Nordic contexts beyond the island in Norway and can also surface in historical or geographic descriptions in German-speaking areas. In addition to its use as a place name, Runde functions as a common noun in German, illustrating how a single term can carry multiple, unrelated meanings across languages.