German Conversation · Level 88
58 words
German word
räumen
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈʁɔʏ̯mən/
Meaning
- verbput away
Example
Ich räume die Bücher ins Regal.
I'm putting the books away on the shelf.
More examples
Kannst du bitte den Tisch räumen?
Could you please clear the table?
Core concept
A room becomes clear as its contents are moved to their proper place or out of the area.
Common phrases
den Tisch räumen
clear the table
das Zimmer räumen
clear the room
den Schreibtisch räumen
clear the desk
Similar words
aufräumen: Restoring order to a space by putting away scattered items.
wegräumen: Moving something away from its original place.
abräumen: Clearing dishes and other items from a table or surface.
ausräumen: Removing all contents from a box, shelf, or other container.
Definition in German
Gegenstände oder Personen aus einem Raum oder Bereich entfernen, damit Platz frei wird.
Word origin
Räumen developed from the Germanic root seen in Raum, meaning space, with the original idea of making space by clearing.
Usage tips
- With books, räumen often means put away, while den Raum räumen means clear or vacate the room; aufräumen more specifically means tidy up.