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Vernehmen Translations, meanings and synonyms
"Vernehmen" is used as verb with the meaning of "interrogate", "question" or "hear".
Essential properties of "vernehmen"
Its most important properties are:
Properties
- Infinitive: vernehmen
- Simple past: vernahm
- Participle: vernommen
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 "vernehmen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms
It has the meanings and uses detailed below:
1.) "To officially interrogate or question someone"
- Definition: "To officially hear or interrogate someone, especially in a legal or police context."
- Translation(s): interrogate, question, hear, examine
- Synonym(s): Befragen, Verhören, Ausfragen
- Related word(s): Vernehmung, Verhör
📝 Some usage examples:
- Die Polizei wird den Zeugen vernehmen.
- Der Richter hat den Angeklagten persönlich vernommen.
- Die Beamten vernahmen die Verdächtigen getrennt voneinander.
2.) "To perceive or hear a sound"
- Definition: "To perceive or hear something, especially a sound."
- Translation(s): perceive, hear, detect, discern
- Synonym(s): hören, wahrnehmen, erfassen
- Related word(s): vernehmbar, Vernehmbarkeit
📝 Some usage examples:
- Ich konnte deutlich Schritte vernehmen.
- In der Ferne vernahm er das Geräusch eines Motors.
- Sie vernahm ein leises Flüstern hinter der Tür.