VERB
annehmen/ˈanˌneːmən/to accept; to assume; to suppose
annehmen is a German verb that means to accept, to assume, or to suppose. It is pronounced /ˈanˌneːmən/. In conjugation, the simple past is "nahm an" and the past participle is "angenommen".
Definitions
1.to accept something(decision, offer)
a.to agree to receive or take something offered
Er hat das Geschenk dankend angenommen.—He gratefully accepted the gift.
2.to assume; to suppose(assumption)
a.to take something as a premise or hypothesis
Angenommen, es regnet morgen, bleiben wir zu Hause.—Suppose it rains tomorrow, we'll stay at home.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | annehmen |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | nehme an |
| Present (du) | nimmst an |
| Present (er/sie/es) | nimmt an |
| Preterite (ich) | nahm an |
| Participle II | angenommen |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | nähme an |
| Imperative (singular) | nimm an |
| Imperative (plural) | nehmt an |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "annehmen" mean in English?
- "annehmen" means to accept, to assume, or to suppose. 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.
