entgegenimmt

Entgegennimmt is a German verb meaning "receives" or "accepts." It is the third-person singular present tense form of the verb "entgegennehmen." This verb is often used in contexts where something is formally received or taken possession of, such as mail, a package, a resignation, or a complaint.

The verb "entgegennehmen" is composed of the prefix "entgegen-" meaning "towards" or "against," and the verb "nehmen" meaning "to take." Therefore, "entgegennehmen" literally translates to "to take towards" or "to take in response." This etymology highlights the idea of actively receiving something that is being offered or directed towards the subject.

Examples of its usage include: "Der Postbote entgegennimmt das Paket" (The mailman receives the package) or "Die Firma entgegennimmt die Bewerbung" (The company accepts the application). In more formal settings, it can also imply acknowledging and processing something, such as "Die Polizei entgegennimmt die Anzeige" (The police accept the report/complaint). The verb is versatile and can be applied to both tangible and intangible items.