VERB
teilnehmen/ˈtaɪ̯lˌneːmən/to participate; to take part; to attend
teilnehmen is a German verb that means to participate, to take part, or to attend. It is pronounced /ˈtaɪ̯lˌneːmən/. In conjugation, the simple past is "nahm teil" and the past participle is "teilgenommen".
Definitions
1.to be present at or take part in an activity or event(activity, event)
a.to participate in something as an attendee, member, or competitor
Viele Schüler nehmen am Wettbewerb teil.—Many students are participating in the competition.
b.to take part in a meeting or course
Ich habe gestern an einem interessanten Seminar teilgenommen.—I attended an interesting seminar yesterday.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | teilnehmen |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | nehme teil |
| Present (du) | nimmst teil |
| Present (er/sie/es) | nimmt teil |
| Preterite (ich) | nahm teil |
| Participle II | teilgenommen |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | nähme teil |
| Imperative (singular) | nimm teil |
| Imperative (plural) | nehmt teil |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "teilnehmen" mean in English?
- "teilnehmen" means to participate, to take part, or to attend. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "teilnehmen"?
- "teilnehmen" is pronounced /ˈtaɪ̯lˌneːmən/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "teilnehmen"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "teilnehmen" is "teilgenommen", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "teilnehmen"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "teilnehmen" becomes "nahm teil" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "teilnehmen"?
- "teilnehmen" is a verb in German.
