English–German

“frame” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈʊmʁaːmən/

Example

Ich umrahme das Foto.

I frame the photo.

Illustration for umrahmen (frame)

How to say “frame” in German

“Frame” in German is umrahmen.

A subject is ringed by a visible edge that gives it separation, shape, or decorative emphasis.

Full entry for umrahmen: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with umrahmen

Sie umrahmt die Einladungskarte mit einem goldenen Rand.

She frames the invitation card with a gold border.

Tips for using umrahmen

  • For putting a picture into a physical frame, einrahmen is often more precise, while umrahmen broadly emphasizes surrounding something with a frame or edge.

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