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naam Meaning & Definition

/nɑːm/

What Does Naam Mean?

Naam is used as a noun meaning The taking of property for the purpose of compensation. It can also mean Goods taken in such a manner.

Naam at a Glance

Part of speechnoun
Pronunciation//nɑːm//
Syllables1
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Naam Definition (Noun)

  1. The taking of property for the purpose of compensation.
  2. Goods taken in such a manner.

Synonyms of Naam

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Antonyms of Naam

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Naam in a Sentence

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Word Forms & Grammar

naam (uncountable)

Origin of Naam

From Middle English nam, naam, from Old English nām (“seizure of property”), probably from Old Norse nám (“occupation; acquisition, learning, study”, literally “taking”), from Proto-Germanic *nēmō (“taking”), from Proto-Germanic *nemaną (“to take”), probably from Proto-Indo-European *nem- (“to take”). Cognate with Old English nǣm (“taking, acceptance”), Old High German nāma ("seizure, confiscation"; > German Nahme).

How Do You Say Naam?

The standard pronunciation of naam is //nɑːm//, spoken in 1 syllable.

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