The exact lemma appears at position 4,204 in the cited OpenSubtitles-derived Dutch 50k token list. That is a corpus signal, not search volume or a claim that every sense is equally common. Forms, glosses, pronunciation and cited examples are adapted from English Wiktionary via Kaikki under CC BY-SA 4.0. See sources and modifications.
How innemen is pronounced
IPA: /ˈɪˌneːmə(n)/ · Syllables: in·ne·men
Pronunciation can vary by region and speaking context. Treat the transcription as a compact reference, then compare it with current native audio and practise the verb inside a phrase rather than as an isolated sound.
What innemen means
to take, swallow (a medicine, (dated also) food and drink)
to confiscate
to take (a place, position)
to capture, conquer
to charm
Usage label: figuratively
The English gloss identifies a sense, not a one-word substitution that works in every sentence. Check the object, preposition, reflexive pronoun or separable element in the Dutch example before transferring the verb to a new situation.
Innemen conjugation table
| Tense | Subject | Dutch form |
|---|---|---|
| Present | ik | neem in |
| Present | jij (subject first) | neemt in |
| Present | hij/zij/het | neemt in |
| Present | wij/jullie/zij | nemen in |
| Simple past | singular | nam in |
| Simple past | plural | namen in |
| Past participle | — | ingenomen |
The table shows the standard subject-first jij anchor. Inversion after jij and formal u can require a different surface form. For separable verbs, the cited forms may already show the element in its natural main-clause position. In perfect constructions, choose the auxiliary required by the actual meaning and construction; do not attach hebben or zijn mechanically.
Translated innemen examples
Hij moet elke ochtend een pil innemen.
He has to swallow a pill every morning.
De politie zal de illegale goederen innemen.
The police will confiscate the illegal goods.
Hij nam na diens dood de plek van zijn vader in.
He took his father’s place after the latter’s death.
Na een kort gevecht werd het dorp ingenomen.
After a short encounter, the village was captured.
Haar glimlach kan iedereen innemen.
Her smile can charm anyone.
Deze rok moet je even laten innemen.
You need to have this skirt taken in.
These examples are citation-backed language data. Use them to notice the verb's partners and sentence position. Then change only one detail at a time—subject, time, place or object—so that your next sentence stays grammatical and remains connected to a real communicative purpose.
Turn the reference into speaking practice
- Read the first example once and identify the finite verb, subject and any required particle or preposition.
- Build a new present-tense message with neem in or neemt in and add a concrete time or place.
- Move the same event into the past with nam in; keep the meaning stable while changing the timeline.
- Use ingenomen in a complete result message after checking the correct auxiliary for that construction.
Record all four messages without restarting. Listen once for meaning and sentence order, then once for the target form. Correct only the first error that changes meaning or blocks the listener, and repeat the sentence with one new detail. This creates retrieval practice rather than table recitation.
Self-check
- The chosen sense matches the situation.
- The finite form agrees with the subject.
- The time marker and verb tense tell the same timeline.
- Any separable element, reflexive pronoun, object or fixed preposition is present.
- The sentence contains enough detail for another person to respond.
Questions about innemen
What does innemen mean?
to take, swallow (a medicine, (dated also) food and drink); to confiscate; to take (a place, position); to capture, conquer; to charm.
What is the past tense of innemen?
The cited standard singular anchor is nam in and the plural anchor is namen in.
What is the past participle of innemen?
The cited past participle is ingenomen. Verify the auxiliary in the sentence you actually want to say.
Use innemen in a recorded answer
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