German Word · Intermediate
vornehmen
to undertake
Pronunciation: /ˈfoːɐ̯neːmən/
Meaning
to undertake
Example
Obwohl Marlette sich vorgenommen hatte, wach zu bleiben, bis Maman zurück war, schlief sie ein.
Although Marlette had planned to stay awake until Maman was back, she fell asleep.
Practice tips
- Practice vornehmen 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.