Example: Wir müssen die Konsequenzen der Entscheidung annehmen und handeln.
Definition
"Annehmen" means to accept or take on something, such as an idea, responsibility, or consequence. It involves agreeing to or acknowledging a situation or decision, often implying a conscious choice to deal with or embrace it, as in accepting the consequences of a decision.
Translations
accept
aceptar
aanvaarden
acceptar
accepter
Etymology
The German verb "annehmen" comes from the combination of 'an-' meaning 'on' or 'at' and 'nehmen' meaning 'to take.' This compound literally means 'to take on.' Did you know? "Annehmen" has been used since Middle High German, reflecting the act of taking or accepting something offered or presented.
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"Annehmen" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (C2) - set 2", containing 91 commonly used words.
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