VERB
zurücknehmen/t͡suˈʁʏkˌneːmən/to take back; to withdraw; to rescind
zurücknehmen is a German verb that means to take back, to withdraw, or to rescind. It is pronounced /t͡suˈʁʏkˌneːmən/.
Definitions
1.to take back something previously given, said, or done(transaction, statement)
a.physically retrieve something previously given
Kannst du das Geschenk zurücknehmen, wenn es ihm nicht gefällt?—Can you take back the present if he doesn't like it?
b.withdraw a statement or claim
Sie hat ihre Aussage vor Gericht zurückgenommen.—She withdrew her statement in court.
c.rescind or revoke an offer or decision
Die Firma hat das Angebot kurzfristig zurückgenommen.—The company withdrew the offer at short notice.
Frequently asked questions
- What does "zurücknehmen" mean in English?
- "zurücknehmen" means to take back, to withdraw, or to rescind. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "zurücknehmen"?
- "zurücknehmen" is pronounced /t͡suˈʁʏkˌneːmən/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What part of speech is "zurücknehmen"?
- "zurücknehmen" is a verb in German.
