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Entnahme
/ɛntˈnaːmə/
withdrawal; removal
Die Entnahme von Blut ist schnell und schmerzlos.
The withdrawal of blood is quick and painless.
Medicine
technical
The act of taking out or withdrawing a substance (e.g., blood, tissue) from a body or container.
Der Arzt hat eine Entnahme von Gewebe für die Analyse angeordnet.
The doctor ordered a tissue sample removal for analysis.
Commonly used in medical contexts for biopsies or blood draws.
Finance
formal
The act of taking something out of a collection, account, or storage.
Die Entnahme von Geld vom Konto war erfolgreich.
The withdrawal of money from the account was successful.
In banking, often synonymous with 'Abhebung' but 'Entnahme' is more formal.
Law
formal
The legal or administrative act of removing someone or something from a specific status or location.
Die Entnahme aus der Obhut der Eltern ist ein schwerwiegender Schritt.
The removal from the custody of the parents is a serious step.
Used in legal contexts regarding custody or possession.
Collocations
Blutentnahmeblood draw / blood testKontinentnahmeaccount withdrawalEntnahme von Probensampling / taking samples
Antonyms
Pro Tip
Medical Context
If you are at a doctor's office, 'Blutentnahme' is the specific term for having blood drawn. You might hear 'Die Entnahme dauert nur eine Minute' (The withdrawal takes only a minute).
Gold Rule
Formality Level
Use 'Entnahme' in formal, medical, or legal writing. In casual conversation about taking money from an ATM, use 'Abhebung' instead.
Word Origin
From the verb 'entnehmen' (to take out), composed of the prefix 'ent-' (out, away) and 'nehmen' (to take).
Usage Notes
A formal noun derived from the verb 'entnehmen'. It is more precise and technical than general words like 'Abholung' (pickup). In everyday banking, 'Abhebung' is more common for cash withdrawals, while 'Entnahme' is used in official statements or formal contexts.
Word Breakdown
ent-
out, away (prefix)
prefixNahme
taking (noun form of nehmen)
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