Aufnehmen
Example: Wir müssen das Meeting morgen früh aufnehmen.
Definition
"Aufnehmen" means to record or capture something, such as audio, video, or information, often for later use or review. For example, in the phrase 'Wir müssen das Meeting morgen früh aufnehmen,' it refers to recording the meeting happening tomorrow morning.
Etymology
The verb "aufnehmen" comes from the German prefix 'auf-' meaning 'up' or 'on,' combined with 'nehmen,' meaning 'to take.' Together, it literally translates to 'take up' or 'take in.' Did you know? This compound verb captures the idea of taking something into possession or starting to record it.
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"Aufnehmen" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (B1) - set 5", containing 113 commonly used words.
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