This is the 8052nd most frequent Russian word.
круг
The Russian word "круг" translates to "circle" or "round" in English.
Here, 'круг' refers to a geometrical shape, a circle.
Он начертил круг на песке.
He drew a circle on the sand.
In this usage, 'круг' represents a lap or one complete circuit.
Спортсмены бегали кругами вокруг стадиона.
Athletes were running laps around the stadium.
Here, 'круг' metaphorically refers to a social circle or group of peers.