noun
room, space
A1
Meanings: 'room' (physical chamber) and 'space' (area, capacity). Masculine noun: der Raum. Plural 'Räume' shows an umlaut; genitive singular 'des Raumes'. Common collocations: 'im Raum' (in the room) and 'Raum für' (space for). Used both concretely and abstractly in German.
Examples
Im Wohnzimmer ist viel Raum für Möbel.
There is plenty of room for furniture in the living room.
Dieser Raum ist sehr groß und hell.
This room is very large and bright.
Die Architektin plante den Raum so, dass später viele Menschen Platz fanden.
The architect designed the room so that many people later had space.
Details
Mnemonics
Visualize an empty room (Raum) with lots of space.
Sounds like 'room' — imagine a roomy space.
der (masculine): imagine a male host opening 'der Raum' for guests.
Notes
'Raum' is a versatile noun used for physical rooms and abstract space.