This is the 15429th most frequent German word.
vernommen
"Vernommen" means "heard" or "interrogated," depending on the context.
The word 'vernommen' is used here as the past participle of 'vernehmen', indicating that something was heard or learned, often implying an intentional act of listening or inquiry.
Ich habe von den Nachbarn vernommen, dass es heute regnen soll.
I heard from the neighbors that it will rain today.
In this sentence, 'vernommen' refers to a formal interrogation or questioning conducted by authorities, illustrating another common usage of the verb 'vernehmen' in an official or investigative context.
Der Zeuge wurde von der Polizei vernommen.
The witness was interrogated by the police.
Here, 'vernommen' conveys the sense of perceiving or recognizing something, often used to indicate attentiveness or careful consideration of what is heard.