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Dutch
Etymology
From late Middle Dutch rumede (“space”). Equivalent to ruim + -te.
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /ˈrœy̯mtə/
- Hyphenation: ruim‧te
Noun
ruimte f (plural ruimtes or ruimten)
- space, room (for a physical object to occupy)
- Er is niet genoeg ruimte voor de nieuwe bank. ― There isn't enough space for the new sofa.
- room (in a building)
- Synonyms: kamer, vertrek
- Deze ruimte wordt gebruikt voor vergaderingen. ― This room is used for meetings.
- (normally with the definite article) space, outer space
- Astronauten verkennen de ruimte in raketten. ― Astronauts explore outer space in rockets.
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