Rahmen
Meaning and Usage
"Rahmen" in German translates to "frame" in English. It is commonly used to refer to a physical frame, such as one used for a picture or a window. It can also be used in a figurative sense, such as in the context of setting or framework.
Linguistic Analysis
The word "Rahmen" does not contain any prefixes or suffixes. Its etymology can be traced back to the Middle High German word "ram" which meant "frame" or "border."
Comparisons between German and English
The word "Rahmen" in German is similar in meaning and usage to its English counterpart "frame."
Example Sentences
- Das Bild hängt in einem goldenen Rahmen. (The picture is hanging in a golden frame.)
- Der Rahmen dieses Gemäldes ist sehr kunstvoll gestaltet. (The frame of this painting is very artistically designed.)
Memory Tips
Associate "Rahmen" with the English word "frame" and try to remember it by visualizing a picture frame.
Additional Vocabulary
Related words: Rahmenkonstruktion (frame construction), Bilderrahmen (picture frame), Rahmenbedingungen (framework conditions)
Gender and Plural (for nouns)
Gender: masculine - der Rahmen Plural: die Rahmen
Conjugation (for verbs)
Not applicable as "Rahmen" is a noun.