nehmend

taking (present participle of 'nehmen')

English translations

  1. 01

    taking

  2. 02

    receiving

Word details

German meaning
Eigenschaft, etwas entgegenzunehmen oder zu akzeptieren.
English meaning
Receiving
Synonym
einnehmend, anziehend
German example
Die nehmende Hand ist oft dankbarer als die gebende.
English example
The receiving hand is often more grateful than the giving one.

Example sentences with “nehmend”

  1. Er ging lachend und die Tasche nehmend aus dem Raum. (He left the room laughing and taking the bag.)

Frequently asked questions

How is the present participle used in German?

The present participle (Partizip I) is formed by adding '-nd' to the infinitive. It functions as an adjective or adverbial phrase.