ruimte

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
  2. room in a building
    Synonyms: kamer, vertrek
  3. (normally with the definite article) space, outer space

Derived terms

Descendants
  • Afrikaans: ruimte
  • Negerhollands: ruum, rymte

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