übernehmen
adopt
take as own
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übernehmen belongs to the topic "Culture and Traditions of Countries". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.
übernehmen synonyms
What's the difference between übernehmen / annehmen / adoptieren / sich zu eigen machen / aneignen
Literally means to make something one's own; a descriptive, non-idiomatic phrase.
Er hat die neue Arbeitsweise als sein eigenes gemacht.
Он сделал новый способ работы своим собственным.
Means to accept or take on something; broader and less specialized than the primary sense.
Die Firma nahm den Vorschlag des Teams an.
Компания приняла предложение команды.
Most often means to adopt a child, but it can also mean to take on an idea, style, or method.
Das Paar wollte ein Kind adoptieren.
Пара хотела усыновить ребёнка.
Emphasizes making someone else's idea or habit one's own; often sounds literary or formal.
Er hat die Kritik schnell zu eigen gemacht.
Он быстро принял критику на свой счёт / сделал её своей.
Means to acquire or learn knowledge and skills; it can also mean to appropriate something.
Sie eignete sich neue Sprachkenntnisse schnell an.
Она быстро усвоила новые знания языка.
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В чем разница в английском между carry, wear, tote и lug
Carry — нести или иметь при себе, wear — носить на теле, tote — таскать с собой, lug — тащить тяжёлое с усилием.
В чем разница в английском между whole, entire, complete и intact
Разница между whole, entire, complete и intact: целое, весь объем, завершенность и сохранность без повреждений.
В чем разница в английском между choose, pick, select и opt for
Разница между choose, pick, select и opt for: обычный выбор, разговорный выбор, выбор из списка и осознанное предпочтение.
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How to pronounce übernehmen and what this word means
übernehmen translation: adopt. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce übernehmen
[ˌyː.bɐˈneː.mən]
übernehmen translation
adopt
übernehmen transcription
[ˌyː.bɐˈneː.mən]
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übernehmen meaning: what does it mean?
als eigenes übernehmen; fremde Ideen, Bräuche oder Gewohnheiten annehmen
übernehmen pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
übernehmen is pronounced as [ˌyː.bɐˈneː.mən]. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
Is übernehmen part of Culture and Traditions of Countries vocabulary?
Yes, übernehmen (adopt) can be learned in the Culture and Traditions of Countries topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is übernehmen part of Travel and Leisure vocabulary?
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