die Ränder
Translation
edges, borders, margins, rims
Examples
Die Ränder des Papiers sind ausgefranst.
The edges of the paper are frayed.
Wir wohnen an den Rändern der Stadt.
We live on the outskirts of the city.
Grammar Patterns
at/on the edges ((of sth.)) an den Rändern ((von et3)) We are standing at the edges of the forest.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Kante, Saum, Grenze; Antonyms: Mitte, Zentrum
Etymology
From Old High German 'rant' (shield boss, rim). Related to the English word 'rand' (a strip of leather).
Memory Tips
'Ränder' is the plural of 'Rand'. Think of the 'rim' or 'rand' of a circle or wheel.