meegenomen

Meegenomen is a Dutch term derived from the verb meenemen, meaning to take along or bring with. It functions as the past participle of meenemen and can also be used as an attributive adjective to describe items or information that have been carried along, for example on a trip or as part of a collection.

Etymology and form: the word combines the prefix mee- (with, along) with nemen (to take). As a past participle, it appears in perfect tenses with hebben or zijn, and as an adjective it accompanies nouns to indicate that they were brought along. In everyday usage, you will encounter phrases such as meegenomen spullen or de meegenomen documenten to refer to belongings or documents that were taken along previously.

Usage and nuance: megenomen or meegenomen is used for things that accompany a person or group, typically during travel or a move. It contrasts with brengen (to bring to a place) in that meenemen emphasizes accompaniment or inclusion in a journey or activity, rather than merely moving something to a location. The term is common in travel, logistics, and everyday conversation, and it can also be applied figuratively to denote something that is included or carried along in a broader sense, such as data, lessons learned, or experiences.

See also: meenemen, meebrengen.