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)
    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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