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
| Infinitive | unternehmen |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | unternehme |
| Present (du) | unternimmst |
| Present (er/sie/es) | unternimmt |
| Preterite (ich) | unternahm |
| Participle II | unternommen |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | unternähme |
| Imperative (singular) | unternimm |
| Imperative (plural) | unternehmt |
| Auxiliary | haben |
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.
