ruimte

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Dutch

Etymology

From late Middle Dutch rumede (space). Equivalent to ruim +‎ -te.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈrœy̯mtə/
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  • Hyphenation: ruim‧te

Noun

ruimte f (plural ruimtes or ruimten)

  1. 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.
  2. room (in a building)
    Synonyms: kamer, vertrek
    Deze ruimte wordt gebruikt voor vergaderingen.This room is used for meetings.
  3. (normally with the definite article) space, outer space
    Astronauten verkennen de ruimte in raketten.Astronauts explore outer space in rockets.

Derived terms

Descendants

  • Afrikaans: ruimte
  • Negerhollands: ruum, rymte

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