Aufnehmen
Example: Wir müssen das Gespräch aufnehmen, um nichts zu vergessen.
Definition
"Aufnehmen" means to record or capture something, such as a conversation or sound, so it can be stored or reviewed later. For example, in the phrase 'Wir müssen das Gespräch aufnehmen, um nichts zu vergessen,' it refers to recording the conversation to avoid forgetting details.
Etymology
The German verb "aufnehmen" is a compound of 'auf' meaning 'up' or 'on' and 'nehmen' meaning 'to take.' It originally meant to take something up or pick it up physically, but over time it expanded to include abstract senses like recording or absorbing information. Did you know that "aufnehmen" can also mean to admit someone into a group or to absorb a substance?
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"Aufnehmen" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (B1) - set 3", containing 113 commonly used words.
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