Zunehmen Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Zunehmen" is used as verb with the meaning of "to increase", "to grow" or "to gain weight".

Essential properties of "zunehmen"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

  • Infinitive: zunehmen
  • Simple past: nahm zu
  • Participle: zugenommen

See full conjugation of zunehmen

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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 "zunehmen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To increase in weight, size, or quantity; to gain weight"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Er hat in den letzten Monaten stark zugenommen.He has gained a lot of weight in recent months.
  2. Die Bevölkerung wird in den nächsten Jahren weiter zunehmen.The population will continue to increase in the coming years.
  3. Meine Sorgen nehmen täglich zu.My worries increase daily.

2.) "To intensify or become stronger"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Der Wind wird im Laufe des Tages zunehmen.The wind will pick up during the day.
  2. Die Schmerzen nahmen in der Nacht zu.The pain intensified during the night.
  3. Seine Begeisterung für das Projekt nimmt stetig zu.His enthusiasm for the project is steadily increasing.

3.) "To grow in importance or influence"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Der Einfluss der sozialen Medien nimmt ständig zu.The influence of social media is constantly increasing.
  2. Die Bedeutung erneuerbarer Energien wird in Zukunft weiter zunehmen.The importance of renewable energies will continue to increase in the future.
  3. Ihre Popularität nahm nach dem Auftritt im Fernsehen deutlich zu.Her popularity significantly increased after the TV appearance.
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