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Saum

hem

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derSaumm
Meaning of Saum

bottom edge

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German[zaʊ̯m]
hem
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Saum usage examples

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Saum belongs to the topic "Clothing and Footwear". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

Saumhem
Hemdshirt
Rockskirt
Hosepants
Hosetrousers
Jeanshosejeans
kurze Hoseshorts

Saum synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between Saum / Bordüre / Abschluss / Umschlag / unterer Rand / Kantenabschluss

🇩🇪German
Saum

A general word for an edge or border; for clothing it is only used in a very broad sense.

A2Very Often

Der Rand des Stoffes ist leicht ausgefranst.

Край ткани слегка распустился.

B
🇩🇪German
Bordüre

A decorative border or trim; it emphasizes decoration rather than just the edge.

A2Rarely

Die Bordüre am Kleid ist goldfarben.

Кайма на платье золотистого цвета.

🇩🇪German

The finishing part or finish of something; for clothing it can mean the lower finishing, but not specifically the hem.

A2Often

Der Abschluss des Rockes ist sorgfältig genäht.

Нижняя отделка юбки аккуратно прошита.

U
🇩🇪German
Umschlag

A fold-over or turn-up of fabric; often describes a folded edge on trousers or sleeves.

A2Often

Die Hose hat einen breiten Umschlag.

У брюк широкий отворот.

U
🇩🇪German
unterer Rand

The lower edge of something; very close in meaning, but more descriptive and less specialized than "Saum".

A2Often

Am unteren Rand des Stoffes ist eine Naht zu sehen.

У нижнего края ткани виден шов.

K
🇩🇪German
Kantenabschluss

A technical term for finishing an edge; used more in craft and manufacturing than in everyday speech.

A2Rarely

Der Kantenabschluss verhindert, dass der Stoff ausfranst.

Обработка кромки предотвращает распускание ткани.

S
🇩🇪German
Stoffsaum

A hem specifically made of fabric; it emphasizes the material and fits clothing descriptions.

A2Often

Der Stoffsaum ist mit feinen Stichen befestigt.

Тканевый подол закреплён мелкими стежками.

K
🇩🇪German
Kleidersaum

The hem of a garment, especially a dress or other item of clothing; very close to the primary meaning.

A2Often

Der Kleidersaum ist zu lang und muss gekürzt werden.

Подол платья слишком длинный, его нужно укоротить.

A
🇩🇪German
Abschlusssaum

The final hem or edge as a finishing part of a garment; sounds more technical and is common in sewing contexts.

A2Rarely

Der Abschlusssaum wurde sauber umgenäht.

Финальный подгиб был аккуратно прострочен.

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How to pronounce Saum and what this word means

Saum translation: hem. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce Saum

[zaʊ̯m]

Saum translation

hem

Saum transcription

[zaʊ̯m]

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Saum meaning: what does it mean?

unterer, umgenähter Rand eines Kleidungsstücks

Saum pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

Saum is pronounced as [zaʊ̯m]. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

Is Saum part of Clothing and Footwear vocabulary?

Yes, Saum (hem) can be learned in the Clothing and Footwear topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is Saum part of Clothing and Fashion vocabulary?

Yes, Saum (hem) can be learned in the Clothing and Fashion topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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