ramning

Ramning is a term used in several Nordic languages to denote the act of framing or enclosing something. In Swedish, Norwegian, and Danish, ramning generally refers to forming a frame around an object or space, or to the process of providing a border or structure.

In construction and visual arts, ramning describes the physical framing of objects—installing a window frame, mounting a painting, or creating the wooden or metal border around an opening or artwork.

In media studies and psychology, ramning denotes framing as a communicative strategy: the deliberate presentation of information in a particular context to influence interpretation, including choice of words, emphasis, and problem boundaries.

Other uses occur in general rhetoric and museum practice, where ramning can refer to the deliberate setting of a display within a contextual frame to shape meaning or interpretation.

Etymology and cognates: Ramning derives from Scandinavian roots related to ramma/ramme meaning to frame or border. It shares a common ancestor with the English word frame. It is distinct from English ramming, which means to strike with force.