VERB
annehmen/ˈanˌneːmən/to accept; to assume; to adopt
annehmen is a German verb that means to accept, to assume, or to adopt. It is pronounced /ˈanˌneːmən/. In conjugation, the simple past is "nahm an" and the past participle is "angenommen".
Definitions
1.to accept or receive something offered(receive/accept)
a.to take or receive something presented
Er hat das Geschenk gern angenommen.—He gladly accepted the gift.
2.to suppose or presume something to be true(suppose/assume)
a.to assume, take as given
Ich nehme an, dass sie heute kommen wird.—I assume that she will come today.
3.to adopt or take on (habits, forms, etc.)(adopt, take on)
a.to adopt a manner, attitude, or form
Die Diskussion hat eine neue Richtung angenommen.—The discussion has taken a new direction.
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 adopt. 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.
