der Raum

Plural: die Räume
Based on: *reu-
Goethe A1 Noun #69 Noun
  1. the room
  2. the space
1.

the room

(The "default" word for an actual room. In apartments, )
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  • Das Wohnzimmer ist der größte Raum in der Wohnung.
  • The living room is the largest room in the apartment.
2.

the space

Opposite: Zeit
(In a sense of 3D space and also for "space" as a resource, but only in larger contexts. For "space" in your drawer or in the subway, "Platz" is the better word. )
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  • Im Weltraum herrschen andere Bedingungen als auf der Erde.
  • In outer space, there are different conditions than on Earth.

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The Meaning of “der Raum” and “räumen”

A fun look at the meaning of "der Raum", because the nouns and verbs based on it fill up a big room. Today, we'll go in and tidy up a that chaos :) (hint, hint)

Vocab: der Raum, Raum-, das Zimmer, räumen, aufräumen, umräumen

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How many meanings does the German word 'Raum' have?

Raum has 2 distinct meanings: 1. the room, 2. the space.

What is the gender of 'Raum'?

der

What is the plural of 'Raum'?

die Räume

What is 'Raum' related to?

The word 'Raum' is related to *reu-.

Where can I learn more about 'Raum'?

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The Meaning of “der Raum” and “räumen”
A fun look at the meaning of "der Raum", because the nouns and verbs based on it fill up a big room. Today, we'll go in and tidy up a that chaos :) (hint, hint)
Vocab: der Raum, Raum-, das Zimmer, räumen, aufräumen, umräumen
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