nehmen
to take
Beginner Verb
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Pronunciation
/ˈneːmən/
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Cultural Note
In German restaurants and cafes, you order by saying 'Ich nehme...' (I'll take...). This verb has an unusual stem change: e to i in present (du/er), e to a in past, and e to o in the past participle.
📝 Example Sentences
Ich nehme einen Kaffee.
I'll have a coffee. (Literally: I take a coffee.)
Nimm dir Zeit!
Take your time!
Er nimmt den Bus zur Arbeit.
He takes the bus to work.