English–German

“space” in German

German

AlsoPlatz · Weltraum

Pronunciation

IPA/ʁaʊ̯m/

Example

Der Raum ist groß.

The space is large.

Illustration for Raum (space)

How to say “space” in German

“Space” in German is Raum.

A broad open extent that can hold people, objects, movement, or possibilities.

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

Example sentences with Raum

Im Raum neben dem Fenster steht ein Schreibtisch.

There is a desk in the room next to the window.

Tips for using Raum

  • Its plural is Räume, with an umlaut, not Raums.

Other German words for “space”

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Platz

masculine nounspace

Für das Zelt brauchen wir noch Platz im Auto.

We still need space in the car for the tent.

Er interessiert sich für den Weltraum.

He is interested in space.

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