annehmen
/ˈa(n)ˌneːmən/ verb C2- to assume, to suppose (as given) · Mein Fehler. Ich nahm an, sie sei ledig. My mistake. I assumed she was single.· Es ist anzunehmen, dass... It can be assumed that...
- to take on, to assume (a role, form, etc.) · Dieser Streit nimmt den Charakter eines Grenzkrieges an. This dispute is taking on the character of a border war.· Unser Plan nimmt allmählich Gestalt an. Our plan is gradually taking shape.
- to take care of, to take on · Kommissar Schneider nimmt sich des Falles an. Commissioner Schneider is taking on the case.· Eine Tante nahm sich seiner an. An aunt took care of him.
- to reach, to attain (some degree) · Die Zahl der Diebstähle hat extreme Ausmaße angenommen. The number of thefts has reached extreme proportions.
- to accept (help, an offer, an invitation, a challenge, a gift, etc.) · Ich habe das Stellenangebot angenommen. I accepted the job offer.
- to adopt (a child)
- to be touched by; to care much about; to have oneself be impressed by; to feel responsible for · Da nehm ich mir nix von an. I don’t care much about that.
Verb forms
- Infinitive
- annehmen
- Present (er)
- nimmt an
- Präteritum (er)
- nahm an
- Perfekt (er)
- hat angenommen
- Infinitive with zu
- anzunehmen
A strong or irregular verb: its stem changes in some forms, so learn its main forms by heart.
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