VERB

unternehmen/ˌʊntɐˈneːmən/to undertake; to do; to organize

unternehmen is a German verb that means to undertake, to do, or to organize. It is pronounced /ˌʊntɐˈneːmən/. In conjugation, the simple past is "unternahm" and the past participle is "unternommen".

Definitions

1.to undertake or carry out an activity, plan, or trip(action/plan)

a.to do or organize something, often something planned or leisure-related

Am Wochenende wollen wir etwas unternehmen.We want to do something this weekend.

b.to carry out an action to achieve a specific goal

Die Regierung wird Maßnahmen unternehmen, um die Wirtschaft zu stärken.The government will take measures to strengthen the economy.

Conjugation

Infinitiveunternehmen
Present (ich)unternehme
Present (du)unternimmst
Present (er/sie/es)unternimmt
Preterite (ich)unternahm
Participle IIunternommen
Konjunktiv II (ich)unternähme
Imperative (singular)unternimm
Imperative (plural)unternehmt
Auxiliaryhaben

Frequently asked questions

What does "unternehmen" mean in English?
"unternehmen" means to undertake, to do, or to organize. It is a German verb.
How do you pronounce "unternehmen"?
"unternehmen" is pronounced /ˌʊntɐˈneːmən/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
What is the past participle of "unternehmen"?
The past participle (Partizip II) of "unternehmen" is "unternommen", used with the auxiliary "haben".
What is the simple past of "unternehmen"?
In the simple past (Präteritum), "unternehmen" becomes "unternahm" in the first person singular.
What part of speech is "unternehmen"?
"unternehmen" is a verb in German.

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