die Maßnahmen
Translation
measures, actions, steps, policies
Examples
Die Regierung ergreift neue Maßnahmen.
The government is taking new measures.
Welche Maßnahmen sind zur Lösung des Problems nötig?
What measures are necessary to solve the problem?
Wir müssen Maßnahmen gegen die Umweltverschmutzung treffen.
We must take measures against environmental pollution.
Grammar Patterns
to take measures ((against sth.)) We must take measures against the crisis.
Similar Words
Vorkehrungen (precautions), Schritte (steps), Aktionen (actions)
Etymology
Derived from 'Maß' (measure) and '-nahme' from the verb 'nehmen' (to take). It literally means 'the taking of a measure'.
Memory Tips
Think of it as 'taking a measure' to fix something. It's often used with the verb 'ergreifen' (to take/seize).