VERB
vornehmen/ˈfoːɐ̯ˌneːmən/to undertake; to carry out; to plan
vornehmen is a German verb that means to undertake, to carry out, or to plan. It is pronounced /ˈfoːɐ̯ˌneːmən/. In conjugation, the simple past is "nahm vor" and the past participle is "vorgenommen".
Definitions
1.to carry out or perform something (a plan, measure, change, etc.)(action/intent)
a.to do or carry out an intended action
Heute habe ich einiges vorgenommen.—I planned to do quite a bit today.
2.to intend to do something, to resolve to do(decision/planning, reflexive, sich etwas vornehmen)
a.to make up one’s mind to do something
Ich habe mir vorgenommen, mehr Sport zu treiben.—I've resolved to exercise more.
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 carry out, or to plan. 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.
