NOUN
derSaum/zaʊ̯m/hem; edge; border
Saum is a German noun that means hem, edge, or border. It is pronounced /zaʊ̯m/. As a noun it takes the article "der", with the plural form "Säume".
Definitions
1.hem or edge of a piece of fabric or garment(textiles)
a.folded and sewn edge of clothing or textile
Der Saum des Rockes ist sauber genäht.—The hem of the skirt is neatly sewn.
2.outer edge, border, or fringe of an area(general/figurative)
a.outer edge or border of something (e.g. forest, field)
Am Saum des Waldes standen wilde Blumen.—Wildflowers stood at the edge of the forest.
Declension
Gendermasculine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | der Saum | die Säume |
| Genitive | des Saums | der Säume |
| Dative | dem Saum | den Säumen |
| Accusative | den Saum | die Säume |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Saum" mean in English?
- "Saum" means hem, edge, or border. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Saum"?
- "Saum" is pronounced /zaʊ̯m/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Saum" der, die, or das?
- "Saum" is a masculine noun, so it takes the article "der".
- What is the plural of "Saum"?
- The plural of "Saum" is "Säume".
- What part of speech is "Saum"?
- "Saum" is a noun in German.
