VERB
unternehmen/ˌʊntɐˈneːmən/to undertake; to do; to attempt
unternehmen is a German verb that means to undertake, to do, or to attempt. 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, project, or task(action, activity)
a.to do or carry out something (often planned or organized)
Am Wochenende haben wir einen Ausflug unternommen.—At the weekend we went on an excursion.
b.to try or attempt some action
Gegen das Problem wurde noch nichts unternommen.—Nothing has yet been done about the problem.
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 attempt. 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.
