Aufnahme

Aufnahme is a German noun derived from the verb aufnehmen. It has several related meanings that vary by context, including the act of taking something in, joining or admitting someone to a place or program, and the act of recording or capturing audio, video, or an image.

In biology, medicine and nutrition, Aufnahme denotes uptake or absorption of substances by an organism. Examples include Nährstoffaufnahme (nutrient uptake) and Wasseraufnahme (water intake). In pharmacology it can describe the absorption of a drug from the site of administration into the bloodstream.

In education and administration, Aufnahme refers to admission or enrollment. It is used for admission to schools, programs or organizations, as in die Aufnahme in eine Schule or in ein Programm. The term is common in expressions such as Aufnahmeprüfung (entrance examination) and Aufnahmegespräch (admission interview).

In media, arts and entertainment, Aufnahme means a recording or shot. A Tonaufnahme is an audio recording, a Bildaufnahme a picture capture, and in filmmaking a single Aufnahme corresponds to a take or recording of a scene. The verb aufnehmen means to record or to take up (a lead or position).

Usage notes: The precise meaning is usually clear from context and the surrounding terms. The word is used across technical and everyday language in German, and its gender is feminine (die Aufnahme).