Adoptieren Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Adoptieren" is used as verb with the meaning of "to adopt", "to embrace" or "to take on".

Essential properties of "adoptieren"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

  • Infinitive: adoptieren
  • Simple past: adoptierte
  • Participle: adoptiert

See full conjugation of adoptieren

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Note: These properties are not absolute. A transitive verb can be used intransitively and vice versa depending on context, and many verbs can be used reflexively even though they are not primarily reflexive.

Meanings of "adoptieren" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To legally take a child as one's own"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Sie haben beschlossen, ein Kind zu adoptieren.They decided to adopt a child.
  2. Nach langer Überlegung entschieden sie sich, ein Mädchen zu adoptieren.After long consideration, they decided to adopt a girl.
  3. Das Paar möchte einen Jungen aus dem Ausland adoptieren.The couple wants to adopt a boy from abroad.

2.) "To accept or incorporate an idea/custom"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Viele Unternehmen beginnen, neue Technologien zu adoptieren.Many companies are starting to adopt new technologies.
  2. Er hat die Gewohnheit seiner Kollegen schnell adoptieren können.He was able to quickly adopt the habits of his colleagues.
  3. Die Schule hat ein neues Lehrsystem adoptieren.The school has adopted a new teaching system.
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