mitnehmen
take along · take with me · take
Etwas oder jemanden von einem Ort wegtragen oder wegbringen, um es oder ihn an einen anderen Ort zu bringen.
The German word "mitnehmen" is a separable verb composed of:
- mit (with)
- nehmen (to take)
It means "to take along", "to take with oneself", or sometimes "to pick up".
Similar words:
- mitbringen (to bring along)
- entführen (to abduct, but more strong in meaning)
- aufnehmen (to take in, receive)
Difference:
- mitnehmen emphasizes physically taking something or someone along from one place to another.
- mitbringen focuses on bringing something to the location of the speaker or listener.
- aufnehmen usually means taking in or accepting/integrating rather than physically carrying.
- entführen implies forcefully taking someone, unlike the neutral mitnehmen.
Make “mitnehmen” part of your vocabulary.
Build your German vocabulary with flashcards, audio and spaced repetition.
Examples
Kannst du die Unterlagen für mich mitnehmen?verb
Can you take the documents along for me?
Wir müssen unsere Jacken mitnehmen, falls es kalt wird.verb
We need to take our jackets along in case it gets cold.
Darf ich meine Kamera mitnehmen?verb
May I take my camera with me?
Er wird seinen Schirm mitnehmen, falls es regnet.verb
He will take his umbrella with him in case it rains.
Sie soll ihren Regenschirm mitnehmen, es könnte regnen.verb
She should take her umbrella with her, it might rain.
Auf der Reise nahmen sie nur das Nötigste mit.verb
On the trip they took only the essentials with them.
Keep exploring German
Learn words from the content you love.
Add words from websites, books and videos, then remember them with spaced repetition (SRS).
Scan for iPhone & iPad