wahrnehmen

German (Berlin)

verb-strong
Definitions
  • to sense, to perceive, to apprehend, to notice
  • (an opportunity, chance, etc.) to use
  • (a right) to assume

Etymology

Inherited from Middle High German war nemen inherited from Old High German wara neman (take attention).

Origin

Old High German

wara neman

Gloss

take attention

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