mit|nehmen
Translation
to take with, to take along, to get takeout
Examples
Nimm einen Regenschirm mit.
Take an umbrella with you.
Kannst du mich im Auto mitnehmen?
Can you give me a ride in the car?
Ich nehme eine Pizza zum Mitnehmen.
I'll get a pizza to go.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) mitnehmen to take (sth.) along I'm taking my book with me.
((sb.)) mitnehmen to take (sb.) along / give a ride He's taking his girlfriend with him.
Similar Words
Synonyms: mitbringen (to bring along), abholen (to pick up); Antonyms: dalassen (to leave there), zurücklassen (to leave behind)
Etymology
Made up of 'mit' (with) + 'nehmen' (to take). It literally means 'to take with'.
Memory Tips
A classic separable verb. The 'mit' prefix moves to the end of the sentence in the present tense. Example: 'Ich nehme dich mit.' (I'm taking you along.)