annehmen
/anˈneːmən/to assume; to take for granted
Er nimmt an, dass sie kommt.
He assumes that she will come.
to accept; to receive
Sie nahm das Geschenk an.
She accepted the gift.
to take on; to adopt
Er nahm die Verantwortung an.
He took on the responsibility.
to take part in; to participate
Wirst du an der Konferenz teilnehmen?
Will you participate in the conference?
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💡Pro Tip
Separable Prefix
Remember that 'annehmen' can be separable in some contexts, especially when referring to physical objects or responsibilities.
⚡Gold Rule
Context Matters
The meaning of 'annehmen' depends heavily on the context. Always check the preposition or object that follows it.
📖Word Origin
From Middle High German 'annehmen', from 'an-' (to) + 'nehmen' (to take).
📝Usage Notes
The verb 'annehmen' is separable in some contexts (e.g., 'Er nimmt die Herausforderung an.') but not in others (e.g., 'Er nimmt an, dass...').