zurücknimmt

zurücknimmt is a German verb derived from the prefix "zurück-" meaning "back" or "again" and the verb "nehmen" meaning "to take". As a result, the verb literally translates to "to take back" or "to take again". Its meaning can vary depending on the context.

In a literal sense, zurücknimmt can describe the act of physically taking something back. For example, a shopkeeper might zurücknimmt a faulty product from a customer. In this usage, it implies a reversal of a previous transaction or a reclaiming of possession.

Figuratively, zurücknimmt can refer to retracting a statement, a promise, or a decision. If someone says they will zurücknimmt their words, it means they are withdrawing what they previously said. Similarly, a politician might zurücknimmt a proposal if it faces strong opposition. This usage emphasizes the undoing or cancellation of a prior action or commitment.

The verb is conjugated like a regular German verb. The infinitive is zurücknehmen. The third-person singular present tense form is zurücknimmt, as used in the name itself. For instance, "Er nimmt das Paket zurück" (He takes the package back). The past participle is zurückgenommen. The verb is separable, meaning the prefix "zurück-" can detach from the verb in certain sentence structures, typically appearing at the end of a clause.