unternehmen
do · undertake
Eine organisierte Gruppe von Menschen, die zusammenarbeiten, um Waren herzustellen oder Dienstleistungen anzubieten, oft mit dem Ziel, Gewinn zu erzielen.
The German word "unternehmen" is a verb meaning "to undertake" or "to take action". It is made up of the prefix "unter" (under) and the verb "nehmen" (to take). The combination conveys the idea of taking something in hand or initiating an activity.
Similar words include:
- "machen" (to do)
- "ausführen" (to execute)
- "durchführen" (to carry out)
Difference:
- "unternehmen" often implies deliberately starting a project or activity, sometimes with a plan or purpose.
- "machen" is more general for any action or doing something.
- "ausführen" and "durchführen" focus more on carrying out or completing a task rather than just starting it.
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Examples
Sie wollen morgen etwas Schönes unternehmen.verb
They want to do something nice tomorrow.
Später könnten Freunde zusammen etwas unternehmen.verb
Later, friends could do something together.
Gestern unternahm die Gruppe eine lange Wanderung durch den Wald.verb
Yesterday the group undertook a long hike through the forest.
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