der Rahmen
Translation
frame, framework, scope, setting
Examples
Das Bild hat einen schönen Rahmen.
The picture has a beautiful frame.
Das sprengt den Rahmen der Diskussion.
That goes beyond the scope of the discussion.
Die Feier fand in kleinem Rahmen statt.
The celebration took place on a small scale.
Grammar Patterns
to go beyond the scope ((of sth.)) Das sprengt den Rahmen meiner Möglichkeiten.
within the scope ((of sth.)) Wir handeln im Rahmen des Gesetzes.
Similar Words
die Fassung (setting), der Umfang (scope), der Kontext (context)
Etymology
From Middle High German 'ram(e)' (support, frame). Related to the English word 'frame'.
Memory Tips
Think of a picture 'Rahmen' (frame). It sets the boundaries for the picture, just as a 'Rahmen' (scope, setting) sets the boundaries for an event or discussion.