NOUN

Saum/zaʊ̯m/hem; edge; border

Saum is a German noun that means hem, edge, or border. It is pronounced /zaʊ̯m/. As a noun it takes the article "der", with the plural form "Säume".

Definitions

1.hem or edge of a piece of fabric or garment(textiles)

a.folded and sewn edge of clothing or textile

Der Saum des Rockes ist sauber genäht.The hem of the skirt is neatly sewn.

2.outer edge, border, or fringe of an area(general/figurative)

a.outer edge or border of something (e.g. forest, field)

Am Saum des Waldes standen wilde Blumen.Wildflowers stood at the edge of the forest.

Declension

Gendermasculine

SingularPlural
Nominativeder Saumdie Säume
Genitivedes Saumsder Säume
Dativedem Saumden Säumen
Accusativeden Saumdie Säume

Frequently asked questions

What does "Saum" mean in English?
"Saum" means hem, edge, or border. It is a German noun.
How do you pronounce "Saum"?
"Saum" is pronounced /zaʊ̯m/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
Is "Saum" der, die, or das?
"Saum" is a masculine noun, so it takes the article "der".
What is the plural of "Saum"?
The plural of "Saum" is "Säume".
What part of speech is "Saum"?
"Saum" is a noun in German.

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