Rahm

noun
cream (dairy)
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Rahm: masculine noun meaning dairy 'cream' (similar to 'Sahne'). Treated as an uncountable mass noun with no common plural. Article: der Rahm; genitive des Rahms, dative dem Rahm. Regional usage common in southern German and Austria. Not a verb; no auxiliary or reflexive use.

Examples

In der Schweiz gibt man oft Rahm in den Kaffee.
In Switzerland, cream is often added to coffee.
Der Rahm ist frisch und sehr cremig.
The cream is fresh and very creamy.
Die Bäckerin rührte Rahm unter den Teig, damit das Gebäck saftiger wurde.
The baker stirred cream into the dough so that the pastry became moister.

Details

Pluralno common plural

Declension

CaseSingularPlural
nominativeder Rahmnot applicable
genitivedes Rahmsnot applicable
dativedem Rahmnot applicable
accusativeden Rahmnot applicable

Mnemonics

👁️Visualize a small pot of thick cream labeled RAHM on a kitchen counter.
👂Sounds like 'rahm' ~ 'rum' (both dairy/food context) — think 'rahm' = cream
⚧️der -> picture a single cream cup with a masculine label 'der' stamped on it

Notes

Rahm is used for heavy cream in many German varieties and is often uncountable. In recipes you'll often see it used without a plural. | Singular-only/uncountable noun; plural forms are not applicable.

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