teilnehmen
participate · take part
Sich an einer Aktivität oder einem Ereignis beteiligen.
The German word "teilnehmen" is a separable verb, made up of "teil" (part) and "nehmen" (to take). It means "to participate", "to take part", or "to attend".
Similar words include:
- mitmachen (to join in)
- mitwirken (to contribute/participate)
- einnehmen (to occupy) – though this is less about participation.
Differences:
- teilnehmen is the general term for actively participating or attending an event.
- mitmachen carries a more informal tone, meaning to join in or do something together.
- mitwirken often implies actively contributing, e.g., in a project or performance.
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Examples
Er wird am Kurs teilnehmen.verb
He will participate in the course.
Sie nimmt aktiv an der Diskussion teil.verb
She actively takes part in the discussion.
Er möchte am Wettbewerb teilnehmen.verb
He wants to take part in the competition.
Er möchte am Seminar teilnehmen.verb
He wants to take part in the seminar.
Er wird am Wettbewerb teilnehmen.verb
He will participate in the competition.
Ich möchte an der Konferenz teilnehmen.verb
I would like to participate in the conference.
Viele Studenten nehmen regelmäßig an Sprachkursen teil.verb
Many students regularly take part in language courses.
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