Dutch Word · Intermediate
overnemen
to take over
Pronunciation: say overnemen
Meaning
to take over
Example
Het bedrijf is van plan om de concurrent te overnemen.
The company plans to take over the competitor.
Practice tips
- Practice overnemen out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this Dutch word is for intermediate-level learners.