die Teilnahmen
Translation
participations, attendances, involvements
Examples
Die Teilnahmen am Wettbewerb waren zahlreich.
The participations in the competition were numerous.
Wir verzeichnen viele Teilnahmen an unseren Kursen.
We are registering many participations in our courses.
Grammar Patterns
((die)) Teilnahme an+3 participation in sth. Participation in the course is free of charge.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Beteiligungen (involvements), Mitwirkungen (collaborations); Antonyms: Abwesenheiten (absences)
Etymology
Composed of 'Teil' (part) and 'nahme' (taking, from the verb 'nehmen'). It literally means 'part-taking'.
Memory Tips
Think of 'taking part' in an event. You 'take' (nehmen) a 'part' (Teil) in it, hence 'participation'.