This is the 4340th most frequent Dutch word.
bram
"Bram" is a Dutch male given name, often a diminutive of "Abraham."
In this context, 'Bram' is used as a person's proper name, referring to an individual.
Bram fietst naar school elke dag.
Bram cycles to school every day.
Here, 'bram' refers to a part of a sailing ship, specifically the topgallant sail.
De zeilschip brak zijn bram tijdens de storm.
The sailship broke its topgallant sail during the storm.
'Bram' is used figuratively to indicate a notion or perspective, offering an additional way the story can develop.