Annehmen Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Annehmen" is used as verb with the meaning of "to accept", "to receive" or "to take".

Essential properties of "annehmen"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

  • Infinitive: annehmen
  • Simple past: nahm an
  • Participle: angenommen

See full conjugation of annehmen

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Note: These properties are not absolute. A transitive verb can be used intransitively and vice versa depending on context, and many verbs can be used reflexively even though they are not primarily reflexive.

Meanings of "annehmen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To accept or receive something offered"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Ich nehme dein Geschenk dankbar an.I gratefully accept your gift.
  2. Sie hat den Job angenommen.She accepted the job.
  3. Wir nehmen Ihre Einladung gerne an.We gladly accept your invitation.

2.) "To suppose or assume something"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Ich nehme an, dass er morgen kommt.I assume that he will come tomorrow.
  2. Wir nehmen an, dass alles gut gehen wird.We assume that everything will go well.
  3. Sie nahm an, dass ich es schon wusste.She assumed that I already knew it.

3.) "To adopt a stance or attitude"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Er nahm eine defensive Haltung an.He adopted a defensive stance.
  2. Das Team nahm die Herausforderung an.The team accepted the challenge.
  3. Sie nahm schnell die neue Rolle an.She quickly adopted the new role.
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