Vornehmen Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Vornehmen" is mainly used as verb meaning "to plan", "to intend" or "to propose". It is also used as adjective.

Essential properties of "vornehmen"

Its most important properties are:

Properties as Verb

  • Infinitive: vornehmen
  • Simple past: nahm vor
  • Participle: vorgenommen

See full conjugation of vornehmen

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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 "vornehmen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To plan or intend"

"Vornehmen", when used with this meaning, acts as verb.

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Ich nehme mir vor, mehr Sport zu treiben.I intend to do more sports.
  2. Was nimmst du dir für das neue Jahr vor?What do you plan for the new year?
  3. Wir nehmen uns vor, nächstes Jahr nach Italien zu reisen.We intend to travel to Italy next year.

2.) "To perform or carry out"

"Vornehmen", when used with this meaning, acts as verb.

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Der Arzt wird morgen eine Operation vornehmen.The doctor will perform an operation tomorrow.
  2. Wir müssen noch einige Änderungen am Vertrag vornehmen.We still need to make some changes to the contract.
  3. Die Firma wird eine Umstrukturierung vornehmen.The company will undertake a restructuring.

3.) "High-class or distinguished"

"Vornehmen", when used with this meaning, acts as adjective.

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Sie trug ein vornehmes Kleid zur Gala.She wore an elegant dress to the gala.
  2. Er kommt aus einer sehr vornehmen Familie.He comes from a very distinguished family.
  3. Das Restaurant hat eine vornehme Atmosphäre.The restaurant has a refined atmosphere.
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