VERB

aufnehmen/ˈaʊ̯fˌneːmən/to record; to include; to receive

aufnehmen is a German verb that means to record, to include, or to receive. It is pronounced /ˈaʊ̯fˌneːmən/. In conjugation, the simple past is "nahm auf" and the past participle is "aufgenommen".

Definitions

1.to record, capture (sound, images, video, etc.)(audio, video, photo)

a.to make a recording (using a device)

Die Band hat ihr neues Album im Studio aufgenommen.The band recorded their new album in the studio.

2.to admit, accept or include (as a member, into a group, etc.)(membership, integration)

a.to let someone join an organization, group, etc.

Der Verein hat viele neue Mitglieder aufgenommen.The club has admitted many new members.

3.to receive or host (someone, guests)(receiving, hosting)

a.to receive or take someone in as a guest

Die Familie hat die Flüchtlinge freundlich aufgenommen.The family received the refugees warmly.

Conjugation

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

Frequently asked questions

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

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