German Word · Intermediate
fortnehmen
to take away
Pronunciation: /ˈfɔʁtˌneːmən/
Meaning
to take away
Example
1901, Max Henning, Der Koran, 4:20 (with Yusuf Ali's translation)
But if ye decide to take one wife in place of another, even if ye had given the latter a whole treasure for dower, take not the least bit of it back
Practice tips
- Practice fortnehmen out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this German word is for intermediate-level learners.