übernehmen
Translation
to take over, to assume, to adopt, to take on
Examples
Sie wird die Leitung des Projekts übernehmen.
She will take over the management of the project.
Ich übernehme die Verantwortung dafür.
I'll take responsibility for it.
Können Sie die Kosten übernehmen?
Can you cover the costs?
Er hat sich mit der Arbeit übernommen.
He overdid it with work.
Grammar Patterns
((et4)) übernehmen: to take over (sth.) He is taking over the company.
((sich)) übernehmen: to overdo it, to take on too much Don't overdo it at work!
((die Verantwortung für et4)) übernehmen: to take responsibility for (sth.) She takes responsibility for the mistake.
Similar Words
Etymology
Composed of the prefix 'über-' (over) and the verb 'nehmen' (to take). Literally 'to take over'.
Memory Tips
The connection to the English 'take over' is very direct. Think of taking something 'over' from someone else, like a company or a responsibility.