Teilnehmen Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Teilnehmen" is used as verb with the meaning of "to participate", "to take part" or "to attend".

Essential properties of "teilnehmen"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

Infinitive: teilnehmen
Simple past: nahm teil
Participle: teilgenommen

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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 "teilnehmen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To participate in an activity or event"

Definition: "To take part in an activity, event, or situation."
Translation(s): to participate, to take part, to attend
Synonym(s): mitmachen, sich beteiligen, mitwirken
Antonym(s): abwesend sein
Related word(s): Teilnahme, Beteiligung

📝 Some usage examples:

Ich möchte gerne an dem Wettbewerb teilnehmen.I would like to participate in the competition.
Viele Studenten nehmen an den Vorlesungen teil.Many students attend the lectures.
Wirst du an der Konferenz nächste Woche teilnehmen?Will you attend the conference next week?

2.) "To show empathy or interest in someone's feelings or life"

Definition: "To show interest or empathy for another person's feelings or experiences."
Translation(s): to sympathize, to empathize, to share in, to take an interest in
Synonym(s): mitfühlen, Anteil nehmen
Antonym(s): gleichgültig sein
Related word(s): Anteilnahme, Mitgefühl

📝 Some usage examples:

Sie nahm herzlich an seiner Freude teil.She heartily shared in his joy.
Wir nehmen Anteil an Ihrem Verlust teil.We share in your loss.
Es ist wichtig, am Leben anderer teilzunehmen.It is important to take an interest in the lives of others.

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