entnehmen/ɛntˈneːmən/to extract; to remove; to gather (information)
entnehmen is a German verb that means to extract, to remove, or to gather (information). It is pronounced /ɛntˈneːmən/. In conjugation, the simple past is "entnahm" and the past participle is "entnommen".
Definitions
1.to take out or remove something from somewhere(physical removal/extraction)
a.to take out or extract (physically)
Sie entnimmt das Blut für den Test.—She takes the blood for the test.
b.to remove something from a container or place
Bitte entnehmen Sie die Pakete aus dem Schrank.—Please remove the packages from the cupboard.
2.to infer or gather (information, meaning) from something(understanding/gathering information)
a.to deduce or conclude from a statement, text, etc.
Aus dem Brief konnte ich entnehmen, dass er verreist ist.—From the letter I could gather that he is traveling.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | entnehmen |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | entnehme |
| Present (du) | entnimmst |
| Present (er/sie/es) | entnimmt |
| Preterite (ich) | entnahm |
| Participle II | entnommen |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | entnähme |
| Imperative (singular) | entnimm |
| Imperative (plural) | entnehmt |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "entnehmen" mean in English?
- "entnehmen" means to extract, to remove, or to gather (information). It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "entnehmen"?
- "entnehmen" is pronounced /ɛntˈneːmən/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "entnehmen"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "entnehmen" is "entnommen", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "entnehmen"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "entnehmen" becomes "entnahm" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "entnehmen"?
- "entnehmen" is a verb in German.
