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No. 13,760 in German

entnehmen

To take out, remove, or infer.

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  • Ich kann der Anleitung entnehmen, wie das Gerät funktioniert.

    I can deduce from the instructions how the device functions.

    Here, 'entnehmen' is used to mean 'to deduce' or 'to obtain information' from a source, such as written text.

  • Bitte entnehmen Sie das Formular aus dem Umschlag.

    Please take the form out of the envelope.

    In this usage, 'entnehmen' means 'to remove' or 'take out' a tangible item from somewhere, like an envelope.

  • Wie viel Wasser soll ich der Flasche entnehmen?

    How much water should I take out of the bottle?

    Here, 'entnehmen' means 'to take out' or 'extract' a measurable amount of something from a container.

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