umrahmen
Translation
to frame, to surround, to border
Examples
Bäume umrahmen das alte Haus.
Trees surround the old house.
Er umrahmte das Bild mit Gold.
He framed the picture with gold.
Grammar Patterns
to frame/surround ((sth.)) Bäume umrahmen das Haus.
to frame ((sth.)) with ((sth.)) Sie umrahmte das Foto mit einem Silberrahmen.
Similar Words
umgeben (to surround), einfassen (to enclose)
Etymology
Composed of 'um-' (around) and 'Rahmen' (frame). It literally means 'to frame around'.
Memory Tips
Think of putting a 'Rahmen' (frame) 'um' (around) something. This is an inseparable verb.