die Übernahme
Translation
takeover, acquisition, assumption, acceptance
Examples
Die Übernahme der Firma war erfolgreich.
The takeover of the company was successful.
Er bestätigt die Übernahme der Verantwortung.
He confirms the assumption of responsibility.
Grammar Patterns
die Übernahme ((et2)) the takeover/assumption of sth. The takeover of the company took months.
die Übernahme ((von+3)) the takeover/assumption of sth. The assumption of new tasks is a challenge.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Akquisition, Kauf; Antonyms: Verkauf, Abgabe
Etymology
The noun form of the verb 'übernehmen' (to take over). It comes from 'über' (over) + 'nehmen' (to take).
Memory Tips
Think of 'über' (over) + 'nehmen' (take) as literally 'to take over'. This directly relates to the concept of a company takeover or assuming responsibility.