This is the 7102nd most frequent Portuguese word.
karam
The word "karam" is not Portuguese; it may refer to something in another language or be a name.
Here, 'karam' is used to refer to the act of sinking or capsizing, describing a maritime disaster.
O navio sofreu um karam e afundou no mar.
The ship suffered a sinking and submerged in the sea.
In this case, 'karam' indicates the potential situation or danger of a boat sinking due to weather conditions.
Durante a tempestade, houve o risco de karam por causa das ondas fortes.
During the storm, there was a risk of capsizing because of the strong waves.
Here, 'karam' pluralized denotes past incidents of boats or ships sinking, serving as a warning for caution.