nehmen
Translation
to take, to use (transport), to take (medicine)
Examples
Ich nehme das Buch vom Tisch.
I take the book from the table.
Wir nehmen den Bus zur Arbeit.
We take the bus to work.
Er muss seine Medizin nehmen.
He has to take his medicine.
Ich nehme das Steak, bitte.
I'll take the steak, please.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to take (sth.) I'll take a coffee.
((sb.dat)) ((sth.acc)) to take (sth.) from (sb.) He takes the ball from me.
((transport)) to take (bus/train) We take the train.
Similar Words
Synonyms: seize, pick; Antonyms: give
Etymology
From Old High German 'neman'. Cognate with 'nimble' (quick to take).
Memory Tips
Think of 'nimble' fingers taking something quickly.