verb
entgegennehmen
átvenni
Etwas von jemandem annehmen oder bekommen, zum Beispiel ein Paket, Geld oder Hilfe.
The German word "entgegennehmen" is a separable verb composed of "entgegen" (meaning "towards" or "in return") and "nehmen" (meaning "to take"). Together, "entgegennehmen" means "to receive" or "to accept" something, often used in contexts like receiving a package, an order, or feedback.
Similar words:
- empfangen – to receive (formal, often used for guests or signals)
- annehmen – to accept (more general, can mean to accept an offer or invitation)
- erhalten – to receive (more formal, often written language)
Differences:
- entgegennehmen emphasizes the active act of taking something offered, often in a formal context.
- empfangen can have a broader use, including welcoming people or receiving signals.
- annehmen focuses more on agreeing to or accepting something intangible like a proposal.
- erhalten is more neutral and focuses on the reception without necessarily highlighting the acceptance action.
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Examples
Wir werden das Paket morgen entgegennehmen.verb
Holnap át fogjuk venni a csomagot.
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