VERB
nehmen/ˈneːmən/to take; to accept; to get
nehmen is a German verb that means to take, to accept, or to get. It is pronounced /ˈneːmən/. In conjugation, the simple past is "nahm" and the past participle is "genommen".
Definitions
1.to physically take something in one's hand or possession(basic action)
a.to grab, pick up, or take hold of
Kannst du bitte das Buch nehmen?—Can you please take the book?
2.to accept, receive, or take something that is offered or provided(acceptance; receiving)
a.to accept or agree to receive
Er wollte das Geschenk nicht nehmen.—He didn't want to accept the gift.
3.to choose or select from options(selecting; choosing)
a.to pick something out of several possibilities
Ich nehme das Menü Nummer drei.—I'll take menu number three.
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 get. 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.
