In German

Traum

Meaning: dream

Example sentences

  • IchhatteeinenschönenTraum.

    I had a beautiful dream.

  • DasistmeingroßerTraum.

    That's my big dream.

  • Träumekönnenkomischsein.

    Dreams can be strange.

Grammar note

“Der Traum” is masculine. The plural is “die Träume”, with an umlaut. The verb “träumen” (to dream) is built from the same root.

Common mistake

Don't confuse “Traum” (dream) with “Traube” (grape) or “Trauer” (grief) — short words that share the first letters but mean very different things.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the plural of “Traum”?

“Träume”, with an umlaut.

What is the verb “to dream”?

“Träumen”, from the same root as “Traum”.