Verb

nehmen

Translation

would take

Wenn wir Zeit hätten, nähmen wir den Zug.

If we had time, we would take the train.

Sie nähmen das Angebot an, wenn es besser wäre.

They would accept the offer if it were better.

Ich an Ihrer Stelle nähme den früheren Flug.

If I were you, I would take the earlier flight.

((sth.)) to take sth. Wir nähmen den Bus.

((sb.)) ((sth.)) to take sth. from sb. Man nähme ihm die Schlüssel ab.

gäben (would give), kämen (would come)

This is the Subjunctive II (Konjunktiv II) form of 'nehmen' (to take). Note the umlaut (ä) and the ending.

This form is the equivalent of 'would take' in English. Use it for hypothetical situations, wishes, or polite requests.