VERB
vornehmen/ˈfoːɐ̯ˌneːmən/to undertake; to plan; to carry out
vornehmen is a German verb that means to undertake, to plan, or to carry out. It is pronounced /ˈfoːɐ̯ˌneːmən/. In conjugation, the simple past is "nahm vor" and the past participle is "vorgenommen".
Definitions
1.to undertake or carry out (an action, task, or measure)(carry out an action)
a.to execute an intended action or measure
Wir müssen einige Änderungen vornehmen.—We have to make some changes.
2.(sich vornehmen) to intend or plan to do something(intend or plan, reflexive)
a.to resolve or decide to do something
Ich habe mir vorgenommen, mehr Sport zu treiben.—I have decided to do more sports.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | vornehmen |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | nehme vor |
| Present (du) | nimmst vor |
| Present (er/sie/es) | nimmt vor |
| Preterite (ich) | nahm vor |
| Participle II | vorgenommen |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | nähme vor |
| Imperative (singular) | nimm vor |
| Imperative (plural) | nehmt vor |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "vornehmen" mean in English?
- "vornehmen" means to undertake, to plan, or to carry out. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "vornehmen"?
- "vornehmen" is pronounced /ˈfoːɐ̯ˌneːmən/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "vornehmen"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "vornehmen" is "vorgenommen", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "vornehmen"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "vornehmen" becomes "nahm vor" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "vornehmen"?
- "vornehmen" is a verb in German.
