träumen
Meaning and Usage
"Träumen" in German means "to dream" in English. It refers to the act of experiencing a series of thoughts, images, and sensations during sleep. It can also be used figuratively to convey the idea of having aspirations or desires for the future.
Linguistic Analysis
"Träumen" is an infinitive verb in German. It is derived from the noun "der Traum" (the dream) and the suffix "-en" which is commonly used to form infinitive verbs in German.
Comparisons between German and English
The word "träumen" is similar to its English counterpart "to dream" in both meaning and usage.
Cultural Context
Dreams have a significant cultural and psychological importance in many societies, and the concept of "träumen" is deeply ingrained in German culture and literature.
Example Sentences
- Ich träume jede Nacht. (I dream every night.)
- Sie träumt von einer Reise um die Welt. (She dreams of a trip around the world.)
Memory Tips
Associate "träumen" with the idea of "dreaming" and creating mental images and scenarios while sleeping. You can also think of the English word "dream" when trying to remember its meaning.
Additional Vocabulary
- der Traum (the dream)
- träumerisch (dreamy)
- der Albtraum (the nightmare)
Gender and Plural (for nouns)
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Conjugation (for verbs)
- Ich träume (I dream)
- Du träumst (You dream)
- Er/sie/es träumt (He/she/it dreams)
- Wir träumen (We dream)
- Ihr träumt (You [plural] dream)
- Sie träumen (They/you [formal] dream)