No. 230 in Dutch
ruimte
The Dutch word "ruimte" means "space" or "room" in English.
In a sentence
De ruimte tussen de tafels in de klas is voldoende voor de leerlingen.
The space between the tables in the classroom is sufficient for the students.
"Ruimte" refers to the physical space or distance between objects.
Astronauten verkennen de ruimte buiten onze planeet.
Astronauts explore space beyond our planet.
"Ruimte" signifies outer space, the universe beyond Earth's atmosphere.
Er is genoeg ruimte in mijn agenda voor een extra afspraak.
There is enough room in my schedule for an additional appointment.
"Ruimte" conveys availability or capacity for something within a metaphorical or non-physical context.
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