No. 3,321 in Dutch
innemen
"To take in" or "to occupy."
In a sentence
Ik moet drie keer per dag medicijnen innemen.
I have to take medicine three times a day.
Here, 'innemen' refers to the action of consuming or taking medicine as a way to administer it.
We zullen een strategische positie innemen tijdens het debat.
We will take a strategic position during the debate.
Here, 'innemen' refers to the metaphorical taking up or occupying of a position.
Deze tafel neemt te veel ruimte in deze kamer in.
This table takes up too much space in this room.
Here, 'innemen' is used in a spatial sense, indicating that the table occupies space.
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