German Word · Intermediate
wahrnehmen
to sense, to perceive, to apprehend, to notice
Pronunciation: say wahrnehmen
Meaning
to sense, to perceive, to apprehend, to notice
Example
Ich konnte den Termin nicht wahrnehmen, weil ich krank war.
I could not make it to the appointment, because I was sick.
Practice tips
- Practice wahrnehmen 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.