wahrnehmen/ˈvaːɐ̯ˌneːmən/to perceive; to notice; to observe
wahrnehmen is a German verb that means to perceive, to notice, or to observe. It is pronounced /ˈvaːɐ̯ˌneːmən/. In conjugation, the simple past is "nahm wahr" and the past participle is "wahrgenommen".
Definitions
1.to notice with the senses; to perceive(perception, senses)
a.to realize or register something through the senses
Ich konnte einen seltsamen Geruch wahrnehmen.—I could perceive a strange smell.
2.to become aware of; to notice(intellectual, abstract)
a.to consciously take note of something
Sie nahm die Veränderungen sofort wahr.—She immediately noticed the changes.
3.to take on or fulfill (a task, responsibility, obligation)(formal, fulfill duties)
a.to carry out or perform an assigned duty
Er musste wichtige Aufgaben im Unternehmen wahrnehmen.—He had to perform important tasks in the company.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | wahrnehmen |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | nehme wahr |
| Present (du) | nimmst wahr |
| Present (er/sie/es) | nimmt wahr |
| Preterite (ich) | nahm wahr |
| Participle II | wahrgenommen |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | nähme wahr |
| Imperative (singular) | nimm wahr |
| Imperative (plural) | nehmt wahr |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "wahrnehmen" mean in English?
- "wahrnehmen" means to perceive, to notice, or to observe. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "wahrnehmen"?
- "wahrnehmen" is pronounced /ˈvaːɐ̯ˌneːmən/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "wahrnehmen"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "wahrnehmen" is "wahrgenommen", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "wahrnehmen"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "wahrnehmen" becomes "nahm wahr" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "wahrnehmen"?
- "wahrnehmen" is a verb in German.
