VERB
nehmen/ˈneːmən/to take; to accept; to assume
nehmen is a German verb that means to take, to accept, or to assume. It is pronounced /ˈneːmən/. In conjugation, the simple past is "nahm" and the past participle is "genommen".
Definitions
1.to take something in one’s hands or possession(basic action)
a.to physically take or pick up
Er nimmt das Buch vom Tisch.—He takes the book from the table.
2.to accept, receive or assume(acceptance)
a.to accept an offer or proposal
Sie nimmt das Angebot an.—She accepts the offer.
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 assume. 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.
