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Rahmen

frame

noun RAH-men Common

Also means

framework

Usage Note

Rahmen is both a literal picture 'frame' and an abstract 'framework' or scope. The phrase im Rahmen von means 'within the scope of' and is everywhere in formal writing. Its plural is identical to the singular: die Rahmen.

Examples

"Der Rahmen passt gut zum Bild."

Natural Translation

The frame suits the picture well.

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