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Empfangen Translations, meanings and synonyms
"Empfangen" is used as verb with the meaning of "receive", "get" or "pick up".
Essential properties of "empfangen"
Its most important properties are:
Properties
- Infinitive: empfangen
- Simple past: empfing
- Participle: empfangen
irregulartransitive
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 "empfangen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms
It has the meanings and uses detailed below:
1.) "To receive something"
- Definition: "To receive something that is delivered, sent, or transmitted."
- Translation(s): receive, get
- Synonym(s): bekommen, erhalten, entgegennehmen
- Antonym(s): senden, verschicken
- Related word(s): annehmen, aufnehmen
📝 Some usage examples:
- Ich habe gestern ein Paket empfangen.
- Der Präsident wird die Delegation morgen empfangen.
- Sie empfing die Nachricht mit großer Freude.
2.) "To pick up signals"
- Definition: "To pick up radio, television, or telephone signals."
- Translation(s): receive, pick up, get
- Synonym(s): auffangen, aufnehmen
- Antonym(s): senden, verschicken
- Related word(s): senden, übertragen
📝 Some usage examples:
- Mein Handy kann hier kein Signal empfangen.
- Wir können den Radiosender nicht gut empfangen.
- Die Antenne empfängt Signale aus dem Weltraum.
3.) "To become pregnant"
- Definition: "To become pregnant, to conceive a child."
- Translation(s): conceive, become pregnant
- Synonym(s): schwanger werden, konzipieren
- Related word(s): zeugen, gebären
📝 Some usage examples:
- Maria hat vor drei Monaten empfangen.
- Die Ärztin bestäTigte, dass sie empfangen hatte.
- Viele Paare hoffen, bald zu empfangen.