übernehmenen

The German verb "übernehmen" has a range of meanings, most commonly translating to "to take over," "to assume," or "to accept." It is a separable verb, meaning the prefix "über" separates from the verb stem "nehmen" in certain grammatical constructions, particularly in the simple past and with modal verbs. For example, in the present tense, it is "Ich übernehme die Verantwortung" (I assume responsibility), but in the simple past, it becomes "Ich übernahm die Verantwortung" (I took over the responsibility).

In a business context, "übernehmen" frequently signifies a company acquiring another, such as "Die Firma wird von einem Konkurrenten übernommen" (The company will be taken over by a competitor). It can also refer to adopting or inheriting something, like a role or a task: "Er hat die Aufgaben seines Vorgängers übernommen" (He took over the tasks of his predecessor). In a more personal sense, it can mean to accept something offered, for instance, "Ich übernehme das Paket gerne" (I gladly accept the package). The specific nuance of "übernehmen" is often determined by the surrounding context.