raam

Dutch

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /raːm/
  • Rhymes: -aːm
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Etymology 1

From Middle Dutch rame, Old High German rama. Germanic cognates include English rim, Saterland Frisian Rim and German Rahmen.

Noun

raam n (plural ramen, diminutive raampje n)

  1. window
    Synonym: venster
  2. frame, framework, context
    Synonyms: kader, verband
Derived terms
  • binnenraam
  • buitenraam
  • raamantenne
  • raambiljet
  • raamkozijn
  • raamstok
  • raamvertelling
  • raamwerk
  • raamwet
  • raamzaag
  • vensterraam

Etymology 2

Noun

raam m (plural ramen, diminutive raampje n)

  1. estimate
  2. run, as preparation (notably for a jump)

Etymology 3

See the etymology of the main entry.

Verb

raam

  1. first-person singular present indicative of ramen
  2. imperative of ramen

Anagrams


Estonian

Etymology

From Middle Low German rame, ramen, or possibly Swedish ram.

Noun

raam (genitive raami, partitive raami)

  1. frame

Declension

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