No. 750 in German
übernommen
"Übernommen" means "taken over" or "adopted" in English.
In a sentence
Ich habe die Verantwortung für das Projekt übernommen.
I have taken on the responsibility for the project.
The verb 'übernommen' is used to indicate the act of taking on or assuming responsibility or duties.
Das Geschäft wurde von einer größeren Firma übernommen.
The business was taken over by a larger company.
Here 'übernommen' refers to the act of a company acquiring or taking over another entity.
Die Schauspielerin hat die Rolle in letzter Minute übernommen.
The actress assumed the role at the last minute.
In this context, 'übernommen' denotes assuming a role or position, often implying a last-minute or urgent acceptance.
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