teilnehmen /tˈaɪlneːmən/ · verb · CEFR B1. German translation of "take part".

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Source term
take part
Translation
teilnehmen
CEFR Level
B1
Part of speech
verb
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Dictionary form teilnehmen
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How to use it in a sentence
Pattern
Subject + helper/modal + teilnehmen
Examples
Wir müssen oft teilnehmen.
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Example Sentences

Ich nehme morgen an der Besprechung teil.

English: I will take part in the meeting tomorrow.

B1 · communicationAndExpression

Sie beschloss, am Wettbewerb teilzunehmen.

English: She decided to take part in the competition.

B1 · communicationAndExpression

Viele Schüler wollen am Schultheater mitmachen.

English: Many students want to take part in the school play.

B1 · communicationAndExpression

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