German Word of the Day
nehmen
NAY-men • verb — 10th of Jun, 2026
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Meaning: to take; to accept; to have (when ordering)
Examples
- Ich nehme den Bus zur Arbeit.
(I take the bus to work.) - Ich nehme einen Kaffee, bitte.
(I'll have a coffee, please.) - Nimm bitte das Paket.
(Please take the package.)
Synonyms
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Conjugation
| Person | Präsens | Präteritum |
|---|---|---|
| ich | nehme | nahm |
| du | nimmst | nahmst |
| er/sie/es | nimmt | nahm |
| wir | nehmen | nahmen |
| ihr | nehmt | nahmt |
| sie/Sie | nehmen | nahmen |
Nehmen is a very common irregular verb used for physically taking something, accepting offers, or ordering food/drinks. Conjugation is irregular (er nimmt, Präteritum: nahm, Partizip II: genommen). Use the polite form 'Nehmen Sie ...' for formal requests or 'Nimm ...' for informal imperatives.
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