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frame in German

frame in German is Figur, Gestalt, Rahmen — frame means a rigid structure that supports or surrounds something, such as a picture, window, or building.

frame in German

Figur
noun
A human body or the structure thereof; the size, shape, sturdiness etc. of a person's body as described in a certain way; one's build.
Gestalt
noun
A human body or the structure thereof; the size, shape, sturdiness etc. of a person's body as described in a certain way; one's build.
Rahmen
noun
A rigid, generally rectangular mounting for paper, canvas or other flexible material.
Bild
noun
A piece of photographic film containing an image.
Einzelbild
noun
A piece of photographic film containing an image.
Rahmen
noun
(networking) An independent chunk of data sent over a network.
Frame
noun
(networking) An independent chunk of data sent over a network.
Gerüst
noun
(bowling) A set of balls whose results are added together for scoring purposes. Usually two balls, but only one ball in the case of a strike, and three balls in the case of a strike or a spare in the last frame of a game.
Rahmen
noun
(bowling) A set of balls whose results are added together for scoring purposes. Usually two balls, but only one ball in the case of a strike, and three balls in the case of a strike or a spare in the last frame of a game.
einrahmen
verb
(transitive) Of a picture such as a painting or photograph, to place inside a decorative border.
einfassen
verb
(transitive) Of a picture such as a painting or photograph, to place inside a decorative border.
festlegen
verb
(transitive) To position visually within a fixed boundary.
rahmen
verb
(transitive) To position visually within a fixed boundary.
festlegen
verb
(transitive) To construct in words so as to establish a context for understanding or interpretation.
formen
verb
(transitive) To construct in words so as to establish a context for understanding or interpretation.
formulieren
verb
(transitive) To construct in words so as to establish a context for understanding or interpretation.
ausarbeiten
verb
(tennis) To hit (the ball) with the frame of the racquet rather than the strings (normally a mishit).
entwerfen
verb
(tennis) To hit (the ball) with the frame of the racquet rather than the strings (normally a mishit).
hereinlegen
verb
(transitive, obsolete) To cause; to bring about; to produce.
jemandem etwas anhängen
verb
(transitive, obsolete) To cause; to bring about; to produce.
reinlegen
verb
(transitive, obsolete) To cause; to bring about; to produce.

What does "frame" mean?

  1. noun A rigid structure that supports or surrounds something, such as a picture, window, or building.
    "He hung the photo in a wooden frame."
  2. verb To put a border or support structure around something.
    "She framed the certificate and hung it on the wall."
  3. verb To present or word something in a particular way to shape how it is understood.
    "The politician framed the tax hike as an investment in the future."
  4. verb To falsely make someone appear guilty of a crime they didn't commit.
    "He claimed he was framed by a corrupt detective."

frame in a sentence

  • He hung the photo in a wooden frame.
  • The house's frame went up in just two days.
  • She framed the certificate and hung it on the wall.
  • Builders framed the new extension over the weekend.

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Common German translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "frame" in German?

"frame" in German is Figur, Gestalt, Rahmen. frame means: A rigid structure that supports or surrounds something, such as a picture, window, or building.

How do you use "frame" in a sentence?

Example: "He hung the photo in a wooden frame." In German, "frame" is Figur, Gestalt, Rahmen.

Are there other ways to say "frame" in German?

Yes — German has 18 translations listed for "frame": Figur, Gestalt, Rahmen, Bild, Einzelbild, Frame.

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