ruim

This is the 146th most frequent Dutch word.


ruim

Spacious; ample; roomy.


In this sentence, 'ruim' is used as an adjective meaning 'spacious' to describe a physical area.

De woonkamer is ruim en goed verlicht.

The living room is spacious and well-lit.


In this example, 'ruim' is a verb (from 'ruimen'), meaning 'to clear' or 'to tidy up', telling someone to clear the table.

Ruim de tafel op voor het diner.

Clear the table for dinner.


Here, 'ruim' acts as an adverb, meaning 'more than enough', to emphasize the abundance of time.

We hebben ruim genoeg tijd om te lunchen.

We have more than enough time to have lunch.