raam

window

Beginner Noun Neuter

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Pronunciation

/raːm/

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Cultural Note

Het raam (neuter, plural: ramen). Clean windows are extremely important in Dutch culture. 'Ramen lappen' (cleaning windows) is a serious business. The Dutch tradition of open curtains connects to ramen - transparency and having nothing to hide.

📝 Example Sentences

Doe het raam open, het is warm.

Open the window, it's warm.

Ik moet de ramen lappen.

I need to clean the windows.

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house, home

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