aannamen

Aannamen is a Dutch verb that commonly appears in the standard form aannemen in its infinitive. The word is used to express the act of taking something on or accepting it, as well as the act of supposing or assuming something. In addition, aannemen can refer to the act of employing or taking on someone for a job.

Etymology and related terms

The verb is built from the prefix aan- plus nemen, meaning to take on. It shares cognates with similar verbs in German and English that convey taking on or assuming. The related noun aanname denotes an assumption or an act of acceptance, while aanneming can refer to the act of employing or adoption in some contexts.

Usage and senses

- Accepting or adopting: Ik neem het aanbod aan (I accept the offer).

- Assuming or presuming: We nemen aan dat de vergadering vroeg begint (We assume that the meeting starts early).

- Hiring or taking on employees: Een bedrijf kan iemand aannemen (A company can hire someone).

Grammatical notes

The canonical infinitive is aannemen. The past tense is formed with namen aan, not a single word like aannamen; present tense forms include ik neem aan, jij neemt aan, wij nemen aan. In formal or academic Dutch, aanname (noun) is used for “assumption,” while aanneming may appear in contexts related to employment or adoption.

See also

Aanname, aanneming, nemen (to take), aannemen in logical or contractual contexts.

Aannamen as a standalone word is unusual in standard Dutch; most often the infinitive aannemen or the noun aanname will be encountered.

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