an|nehmen
Translation
to accept, to assume, to suppose, to adopt
Examples
Ich nehme an, du kommst morgen.
I assume you're coming tomorrow.
Er nimmt das Geschenk an.
He accepts the gift.
Der Antrag wurde angenommen.
The application was accepted.
Grammar Patterns
((et4)) to accept (sth.) He accepts the challenge.
((dass...)) to assume (that...) I assume that he is right.
((von+3)) to accept (sth.) from (sb.) She doesn't accept gifts from strangers.
Similar Words
Synonyms: akzeptieren, vermuten; Antonyms: ablehnen, zurückweisen
Etymology
From the prefix 'an-' (on, to) and 'nehmen' (to take). Literally 'to take on' or 'to take to oneself'.
Memory Tips
Imagine 'taking on' ('an' + 'nehmen') an idea (to assume) or a package (to accept).