nehmen
Translation
to take, to have, to use
Examples
Ich nehme den Bus zur Arbeit.
I take the bus to work.
Ich nehme einen Kaffee, bitte.
I'll have a coffee, please.
Grammar Patterns
((et4)) nehmen to take/have (sth.) I'll take an apple.
Similar Words
Synonyms: ergreifen, fassen; Antonyms: geben, bringen
Etymology
From Old High German 'neman' (to take). Cognate with the English word 'nimble'.
Memory Tips
'nehme' is the first-person singular form ('I take') of the versatile verb 'nehmen', which works much like 'to take' in English.