VERB

entnehmen/ɛntˈneːmən/to extract; to remove; to gather (information)

entnehmen is a German verb that means to extract, to remove, or to gather (information). It is pronounced /ɛntˈneːmən/. In conjugation, the simple past is "entnahm" and the past participle is "entnommen".

Definitions

1.to take out or remove something from somewhere(physical removal/extraction)

a.to take out or extract (physically)

Sie entnimmt das Blut für den Test.—She takes the blood for the test.

b.to remove something from a container or place

Bitte entnehmen Sie die Pakete aus dem Schrank.—Please remove the packages from the cupboard.

2.to infer or gather (information, meaning) from something(understanding/gathering information)

a.to deduce or conclude from a statement, text, etc.

Aus dem Brief konnte ich entnehmen, dass er verreist ist.—From the letter I could gather that he is traveling.

Conjugation

Infinitiveentnehmen
Present (ich)entnehme
Present (du)entnimmst
Present (er/sie/es)entnimmt
Preterite (ich)entnahm
Participle IIentnommen
Konjunktiv II (ich)entnähme
Imperative (singular)entnimm
Imperative (plural)entnehmt
Auxiliaryhaben

Frequently asked questions

What does "entnehmen" mean in English?
"entnehmen" means to extract, to remove, or to gather (information). It is a German verb.
How do you pronounce "entnehmen"?
"entnehmen" is pronounced /ɛntˈneːmən/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
What is the past participle of "entnehmen"?
The past participle (Partizip II) of "entnehmen" is "entnommen", used with the auxiliary "haben".
What is the simple past of "entnehmen"?
In the simple past (Präteritum), "entnehmen" becomes "entnahm" in the first person singular.
What part of speech is "entnehmen"?
"entnehmen" is a verb in German.

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