VERB

vornehmen/ˈfoːɐ̯ˌneːmən/to carry out; to undertake; to make (changes, adjustments)

vornehmen is a German verb that means to carry out, to undertake, or to make (changes, adjustments). 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 (especially a planned action or official procedure)(action; formal)

a.to carry out an action or procedure

Der Arzt muss noch einige Untersuchungen vornehmen.The doctor still has to carry out some examinations.

b.to make changes or adjustments

Sie können die gewünschten Änderungen am Dokument vornehmen.You can make the desired changes to the document.

Conjugation

Infinitivevornehmen
Present (ich)nehme vor
Present (du)nimmst vor
Present (er/sie/es)nimmt vor
Preterite (ich)nahm vor
Participle IIvorgenommen
Konjunktiv II (ich)nähme vor
Imperative (singular)nimm vor
Imperative (plural)nehmt vor
Auxiliaryhaben

Frequently asked questions

What does "vornehmen" mean in English?
"vornehmen" means to carry out, to undertake, or to make (changes, adjustments). 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.

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