einnehmen
take
Es bedeutet, etwas zu schlucken oder zu konsumieren, zum Beispiel Medizin oder Nahrung. Es kann auch heißen, einen Platz oder Raum zu besetzen oder Geld zu bekommen.
The German word "einnehmen" is a separable verb composed of the words "ein" (in) and "nehmen" (to take). It means "to take in", "to occupy", or "to collect" depending on context. Common uses include taking medicine ("Medizin einnehmen"), occupying a position or space ("einen Platz einnehmen"), or earning/revenue ("Einnahmen" as income).
Similar verbs:
- "nehmen" (to take) – more general, without the nuance of "putting something in" or "occupying".
- "annehmen" (to accept) – focuses on acceptance rather than physical taking.
- "entnehmen" (to extract) – emphasizes removing from something.
Difference:
"Einnehmen" specifically implies taking something into or occupying a certain position/role, whereas the similar verbs vary in direction or intent (e.g., accepting, extracting, simple taking).
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Examples
Er muss seine Medizin pünktlich einnehmen.verb
He must take his medicine on time.
Sie muss ihre Medizin einnehmen.verb
She has to take her medicine.
Du solltest deine Position rechtzeitig einnehmen.verb
You should take your position in time.
Er nimmt seine Position ein.verb
He takes his position.
Er sollte die Tabletten zweimal täglich einnehmen.verb
He should take the tablets twice daily.
Er soll zweimal täglich ein Medikament einnehmen.verb
He is supposed to take medication twice daily.
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