der Raum, ¨-e
room
Es ist ein Bereich, der von Wänden, Decke und Boden begrenzt wird und in dem man sich aufhalten kann.
The German word "Raum" is a noun meaning "space," "room," or "area."
- It denotes a physical or abstract space, such as a room in a building, outer space, or a conceptual area.
- Related words:
- "Zimmer" (specifically a room within a structure)
- "Platz" (place, space)
- "Bereich" (area, domain)
Differences:
- "Raum" is broad, covering both concrete and abstract meanings of space.
- "Zimmer" refers only to enclosed rooms.
- "Platz" often emphasizes a spot or capacity (like a parking space).
- "Bereich" implies a defined section or field, often abstract.
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Examples
Ich betrete den Raum.noun
I enter the room.
Der Raum ist sehr hell.noun
The room is very bright.
Unser Raum hat große Fenster.noun
Our room has large windows.
Dieser Raum hat viele Fenster.noun
This room has many windows.
In dem Raum stehen viele Tische.noun
In the room there are many tables.
In diesem Raum stehen zwei Stühle.noun
In this room there are two chairs.
Sind die Räume heute alle frei?noun
Are all the rooms free today?
Die Räume im neuen Haus sind sehr hell.noun
The rooms in the new house are very bright.
Die Räume waren gestern sehr laut.noun
The rooms were very loud yesterday.
Wir haben gestern zwei neue Räume gesehen.noun
We saw two new rooms yesterday.
Die Kinder spielen laut in einem kleinen Raum.noun
The children are playing loudly in a small room.
Dieser Raum war früher eine Küche.noun
This room used to be a kitchen.
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