übernommen
take · take over · undertake
Etwas wurde von jemand anderem genommen oder weitergeführt.
The German word "übernommen" is the past participle of the verb "übernehmen", which means "to take over" or "to assume".
- "über" = over, above
- "nehmen" = to take
So, it literally means "taken over".
Similar words:
- "annehmen" (to accept)
- "übertragen" (to transfer)
Difference:
- "übernehmen" implies actively taking responsibility or control.
- "annehmen" focuses more on accepting something.
- "übertragen" usually means to transfer or transmit something, sometimes passively.
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Examples
Die neue Firma hat das Projekt übernommen.adjective
The new company has taken over the project.
Hast du die Verantwortung für die Organisation übernommen?adjective
Have you taken over the responsibility for the organization?
Die übernommene Aufgabe ist schwieriger als erwartet.adjective
The task that was undertaken is more difficult than expected.
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