Verb

teil|nehmen

to participate, to take part

Nimmst du am Kurs teil?

Are you taking part in the course?

Viele Leute nahmen an der Feier teil.

Many people participated in the celebration.

((in sth.)) to take part in sth. He is taking part in the marathon.

Synonyms: mitmachen, dabei sein

Literally 'Teil' (part) + 'nehmen' (to take). So, 'to take part'.

Break it down: 'Teil' (part) + 'nehmen' (take). You are 'taking a part' in something. Always remember the preposition 'an + Dativ'.

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