ein|nehmen
Translation
to take (medicine, money), to capture, to occupy, to earn
Examples
Sie müssen diese Tablette einnehmen.
You have to take this tablet.
Das Geschäft nimmt viel Geld ein.
The business takes in a lot of money.
Dieser Tisch nimmt zu viel Platz ein.
This table takes up too much space.
Die Armee nahm die Stadt ein.
The army captured the city.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) einnehmen to take (medicine, food) You must take the medicine three times a day.
((sth.)) einnehmen to take in, earn (money) The company takes in millions.
((sth.)) einnehmen to take up, occupy (space, a position) The sofa takes up the whole room.
Similar Words
Etymology
'ein-' (in, into) + 'nehmen' (to take). Literally 'to take in'.
Memory Tips
Imagine 'taking in' medicine into your body, money into your business, or a city into your territory. The prefix 'ein-' suggests an inward action.