annehmen
accept
Etwas akzeptieren oder zustimmen, was jemand anbietet oder sagt.
The German word "annehmen" is a verb meaning "to accept," "to assume," or "to take on." It is composed of "an" (a prefix meaning "on" or "at") and "nehmen" ("to take").
- nehmen = to take
- annehmen = to take on/accept/assume
Similar words:
- akzeptieren (to accept)
- vermuten (to suppose/assume)
- übernehmen (to take over)
Differences:
- annehmen emphasizes actively accepting or taking something (an offer, assumption).
- akzeptieren is typically used in the context of accepting something willingly.
- vermuten focuses more on hypothesizing or assuming without certainty.
- übernehmen implies taking control or responsibility, often from someone else.
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Examples
Ich nehme das Paket an.verb
I am accepting the package.
Sie nimmt die Einladung mit Freude an.verb
She accepts the invitation with joy.
Wir nehmen das Angebot gerne an.verb
We gladly accept the offer.
Sie nimmt meine Einladung an.verb
She accepts my invitation.
Wir nehmen das Geschenk gerne an.verb
We gladly accept the gift.
Wir nehmen die Einladung gerne an.verb
We gladly accept the invitation.
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