English–German
“acquisition” in German
German
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈyːbɐˌnaːmə/
Example
In den letzten Monaten gab es mehrere Übernahmen.
There have been several acquisitions in recent months.
How to say “acquisition” in German
“Acquisition” in German is Übernahme.
Something passes into new hands, with its duties, control, or ownership passing to the new holder.
Example sentences with Übernahme
Vor der Übernahme eines Konkurrenten fanden lange Verhandlungen statt.
Before the acquisition of a competitor, lengthy negotiations took place.
Tips for using Übernahme
- The feminine noun is die Übernahme, with the plural die Übernahmen; the ending changes from -e to -en in the plural.