VERB
nehmen/ˈneːmən/to take; to accept; to grab
nehmen is a German verb that means to take, to accept, or to grab. It is pronounced /ˈneːmən/. In conjugation, the simple past is "nahm" and the past participle is "genommen".
Definitions
1.to take something (with one's hands, possession, etc.)(general action)
a.to physically pick up, grab, or receive
Kannst du bitte das Buch vom Tisch nehmen?—Can you please take the book from the table?
2.to choose or accept (as in choosing or receiving something)(choice/acceptance)
a.to select or order
Ich nehme einen Kaffee, bitte.—I'll take a coffee, please.
3.to react to or be affected by something (with certain expressions)(reaction/effect)
a.to take something seriously, personally, etc.
Du solltest das nicht so persönlich nehmen.—You shouldn't take that so personally.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | nehmen |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | nehme |
| Present (du) | nimmst |
| Present (er/sie/es) | nimmt |
| Preterite (ich) | nahm |
| Participle II | genommen |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | nähme |
| Imperative (singular) | nimm |
| Imperative (plural) | nehmt |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "nehmen" mean in English?
- "nehmen" means to take, to accept, or to grab. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "nehmen"?
- "nehmen" is pronounced /ˈneːmən/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "nehmen"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "nehmen" is "genommen", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "nehmen"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "nehmen" becomes "nahm" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "nehmen"?
- "nehmen" is a verb in German.
