No. 9,823 in German
nimm
"Take" (imperative form of "nehmen").
In a sentence
Nimm bitte den Stift vom Tisch.
Please take the pen from the table.
'Nimm' is used in the imperative form to give a polite request to pick up the pen.
Wenn du Hunger hast, dann nimm dir etwas zu essen aus dem Kühlschrank.
If you are hungry, take something to eat from the fridge.
'Nimm' here is imperative but used in a conditional clause to suggest taking food.
Nimm das Leben nicht zu ernst.
Do not take life too seriously.
'Nimm' indicates a figurative way of taking life (interpreting or experiencing).
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