adopt in German
adopt in German is adoptieren, annehmen, übernehmen — adopt means to legally take a child into your family as your own.
adopt in German
adoptieren
To take (a child, heir, friend, citizen, etc.) by choice into a relationship.
annehmen
To take or receive as one's own what is not so naturally.
übernehmen
To take or receive as one's own what is not so naturally.
What does "adopt" mean?
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verb To legally take a child into your family as your own.
"They adopted a baby girl from overseas."
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verb To take a pet or cause under your care, or to start using an idea, method, or practice.
"We adopted a rescue dog from the local shelter."
adopt in a sentence
- They adopted a baby girl from overseas.
- He was adopted as an infant and met his birth parents years later.
- We adopted a rescue dog from the local shelter.
- The company adopted a new policy on remote work.
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Frequently asked questions
What is "adopt" in German?
"adopt" in German is adoptieren, annehmen, übernehmen. adopt means: To legally take a child into your family as your own.
How do you use "adopt" in a sentence?
Example: "They adopted a baby girl from overseas." In German, "adopt" is adoptieren, annehmen, übernehmen.
Are there other ways to say "adopt" in German?
Yes — German has 3 translations listed for "adopt": adoptieren, annehmen, übernehmen.
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