English–German

“receive” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ɛntˈgeːgənˌneːmən/

Example

Ich nehme das Paket entgegen.

I am receiving the package.

Illustration for entgegennehmen (receive)

How to say “receive” in German

“Receive” in German is entgegennehmen.

An outstretched hand draws a package, message, or offer into the recipient's possession.

Full entry for entgegennehmen: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with entgegennehmen

Im Meeting nimmt er persönliche Kritik entgegen.

In the meeting, he accepts personal criticism.

Tips for using entgegennehmen

  • As a separable verb, it appears as nimmt ... entgegen in main clauses and governs the accusative, as in das Paket.

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