annehmen

/anˈneːmən/
verbIntermediate
general

to assume; to take for granted

Er nimmt an, dass sie kommt.

He assumes that she will come.

general

to accept; to receive

Sie nahm das Geschenk an.

She accepted the gift.

general

to take on; to adopt

Er nahm die Verantwortung an.

He took on the responsibility.

general

to take part in; to participate

Wirst du an der Konferenz teilnehmen?

Will you participate in the conference?

Collocations

annehmen, dassto assume thatetwas annehmento take somethingdie Verantwortung annehmento take responsibility

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Related Phrases

annehmen und ablehnenphrase
to accept and reject

💡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...').

Word Breakdown

an-
to
prefix
+
nehmen
to take
root
Noted on May 2, 2026DEEN