der Raum
Translation
room, space, area
Examples
Dieser Raum ist sehr groß.
This room is very large.
Im Weltall gibt es viel Raum.
There is a lot of space in outer space.
Hier ist kein Raum für Fehler.
There is no room for mistakes here.
Grammar Patterns
in+3 ((sth.)) in a room in dem Raum
für+4 ((sth.)) room/space for sth. Raum für neue Ideen
Similar Words
Synonyms: Zimmer, Kammer, Platz; Antonyms: Enge (narrowness)
Etymology
From Old High German 'rūm' (open space), cognate with English 'room'.
Memory Tips
Think of an English 'room', but extend the meaning to include abstract 'space' or 'scope'.