verb#683 by frequency

annehmen

/ˈa(n)ˌneːmən/

to accept; to assume, to suppose; to take on, to assume; to take care of, to take on

Meanings

1
to accept — help, an offer, an invitation, a challenge, a gift, etc.
- Wenn er die Arbeit nicht annimmt, dann jemand anderes.
  If he doesn't accept the job, someone else will.
  Tatoeba · Pfirsichbaeumchen · CC BY 2.0 FR
- Du hättest seinen Rat annehmen sollen.
  You should have accepted his advice.
  Tatoeba · Pfirsichbaeumchen · CC BY 2.0 FR
2
to assume, to suppose — as given
- Lasst uns annehmen, das sei wahr.
  Let's suppose it's true.
  Tatoeba · Aldain · CC BY 2.0 FR
- Die Frage begann einen neuen Charakter anzunehmen.
  The question began to assume a new character.
  Tatoeba · Tamy · CC BY 2.0 FR
3
to take on, to assume — a role, form, etc.
- Wirst du den Job annehmen?
  Will you take on the job?
  Tatoeba · Dani6187 · CC BY 2.0 FR
4
to take care of, to take on
- Sie wollte, dass er sich ihrer Eltern annimmt.
  She wanted him to take care of her parents.
  Tatoeba · Tamy · CC BY 2.0 FR
- Hast du dich schon entschieden, wie du sich des Problems annehmen willst?
  Have you already decided how you're going to take care of this problem?
  Tatoeba · Pfirsichbaeumchen · CC BY 2.0 FR
5
to reach, to attain — some degree
6
to adopt — a childrare
7
to be touched by; to care much about; to have oneself be impressed by; to feel responsible forrare