Dutch · Verbs & Actions
nemen
to take
Beginnerverb
Definition
To reach out and hold something.
Example
Neem een koekje uit de doos.
Take a biscuit from the box.
Etymology
The verb 'nemen' originates from the Old Dutch 'neman', which is related to the Proto-Germanic '*namōną', meaning 'to take'. It has evolved but retains a fundamental significance across Germanic languages.
How & Where It’s Used
'Nemen' is utilized in various contexts, both formal and informal, commonly in spoken and written Dutch, especially around discussions of acquisition or acceptance.