Dutch · Home & Living
het raam
window
Beginnernoun
Definition
An opening in a wall fitted with glass.
Example
Doe het raam open, het is warm.
Open the window, it is warm.
Etymology
'Raam' originates from the Middle Dutch 'raem', which is linked to the concept of framing in architecture. The word has evolved to reflect the function of an opening in walls.
How & Where It’s Used
'Raam' is commonly discussed in both spoken and written contexts related to home design and architecture, appearing in informal and formal registers.