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dream
A word borrowed from English for 'Traum' (dream), usually used in fixed expressions or in youth and advertising language to describe a vision or ideal.
Viele Einwanderer verfolgen den 'American Dream' vom Aufstieg durch harte Arbeit.
Many immigrants pursue the 'American Dream' of rising in society through hard work.
'Dream' is borrowed directly from English. In German, it is used as a masculine noun with the article 'der', so 'der Dream' (the dream).
Sein großer Dream ist eine Weltreise mit dem Segelboot.
His big dream is a trip around the world on a sailboat.
This word belongs to youth and advertising language. It is used to sound modern or international and to describe an idealized idea.
Diese Wohnung mit Dachterrasse ist ein absoluter Dream.
This apartment with a roof terrace is an absolute dream.
The best-known use is in the fixed expression 'der American Dream' (the American Dream). It describes the idea that in America, anyone can achieve social advancement and prosperity through hard work.
Viele Bücher und Filme thematisieren den American Dream.
Many books and films explore the American Dream.
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Traum and Dream can both refer to a personal ideal. Traum is the neutral standard-language choice. Dream, by contrast, usually sounds like advertising language or youth slang and is especially suitable in statements or fixed expressions designed in that style.
Unser Kredit macht den Dream vom eigenen Haus am See möglich.
Our loan makes the dream of owning a house by the lake possible.
Ein eigenes Haus am See ist ihr großer Traum.
A house of her own by the lake is her big dream.
