raam

Dutch

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /raːm/

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• Hyphenation: raam
• Rhymes: -aːm

Etymology 1

From Middle Dutch rame. Cognate with Middle Low German rāme, Old High German rama (German Rahmen). Origin uncertain, but perhaps related with English rim, Saterland Frisian Rim.

Noun

raam n or f or m (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
• telraam
• vensterraam

 

Descendants

• Afrikaans: raam
• → Papiamentu: rampi (from the diminutive)

Etymology 2

(This etymology is missing or incomplete. Please add to it, or discuss it at the Etymology scriptorium.)

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 corresponding lemma form.

Verb

raam

1. (deprecated template usage) first-person singular present indicative of ramen
2. (deprecated template usage) imperative of ramen

Anagrams

• maar

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Estonian

Etymology

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

Noun

raam (genitive raami, partitive raami)

1. frame