VERB

annehmen/ˈanˌneːmən/to accept; to assume; to receive

annehmen is a German verb that means to accept, to assume, or to receive. It is pronounced /ˈanˌneːmən/. In conjugation, the simple past is "nahm an" and the past participle is "angenommen".

Definitions

1.to take or accept something offered(receive/accept)

a.to accept something that is offered or suggested

Sie hat das Geschenk gerne angenommen.She gladly accepted the gift.

2.to suppose or believe something to be true(suppose/assume)

a.to presume or suppose

Ich nehme an, dass er morgen kommt.I assume that he will come tomorrow.

3.to adopt or take on (a form, quality, etc.)(adopt/take on)

a.to adopt or assume a new form or quality

Die Diskussion nahm schnell eine ernste Wendung an.The discussion quickly took a serious turn.

Conjugation

Infinitiveannehmen
Present (ich)nehme an
Present (du)nimmst an
Present (er/sie/es)nimmt an
Preterite (ich)nahm an
Participle IIangenommen
Konjunktiv II (ich)nähme an
Imperative (singular)nimm an
Imperative (plural)nehmt an
Auxiliaryhaben

Frequently asked questions

What does "annehmen" mean in English?
"annehmen" means to accept, to assume, or to receive. It is a German verb.
How do you pronounce "annehmen"?
"annehmen" is pronounced /ˈanˌneːmən/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
What is the past participle of "annehmen"?
The past participle (Partizip II) of "annehmen" is "angenommen", used with the auxiliary "haben".
What is the simple past of "annehmen"?
In the simple past (Präteritum), "annehmen" becomes "nahm an" in the first person singular.
What part of speech is "annehmen"?
"annehmen" is a verb in German.

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