Raum/ʁaʊ̯m/room; space; area
Raum is a German noun that means room, space, or area. It is pronounced /ʁaʊ̯m/. As a noun it takes the article "der", with the plural form "Räume".
Definitions
1.enclosed part of a building, used for a particular purpose(location)
a.a part of a building with walls, floor, and ceiling
Das Wohnzimmer ist der größte Raum in meiner Wohnung.—The living room is the largest room in my apartment.
2.open or available space(extent or dimension)
a.physical or abstract extent; spatial freedom
Wir brauchen mehr Raum für die neuen Maschinen.—We need more space for the new machines.
3.area or region defined by certain characteristics(area, region)
a.a specific geographic or conceptual territory
Im europäischen Raum gelten andere Gesetze.—Different laws apply in the European area.
Declension
Gendermasculine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | der Raum | die Räume |
| Genitive | des Raums | der Räume |
| Dative | dem Raum | den Räumen |
| Accusative | den Raum | die Räume |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Raum" mean in English?
- "Raum" means room, space, or area. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Raum"?
- "Raum" is pronounced /ʁaʊ̯m/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Raum" der, die, or das?
- "Raum" is a masculine noun, so it takes the article "der".
- What is the plural of "Raum"?
- The plural of "Raum" is "Räume".
- What part of speech is "Raum"?
- "Raum" is a noun in German.
