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take for granted in German

take for granted in German is für selbstverständlich halten — take for granted means to stop appreciating someone or something because you assume they will always be there and always do the same for you.

take for granted in German

für selbstverständlich halten
verb

What does "take for granted" mean?

  1. verb phrase To stop appreciating someone or something because you assume they will always be there and always do the same for you.
    "After fifteen years together he had started to take her for granted."
  2. verb phrase To accept that something is true or certain without questioning or checking it.
    "I took it for granted that the meeting was still going ahead."
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take for granted in a sentence

  • After fifteen years together he had started to take her for granted.
  • Don't take your health for granted while you still have it.
  • I took it for granted that the meeting was still going ahead.
  • We take for granted that the water from the tap is safe to drink.

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What is "take for granted" in German?

"take for granted" in German is für selbstverständlich halten. take for granted means: To stop appreciating someone or something because you assume they will always be there and always do the same for you.

How do you use "take for granted" in a sentence?

Example: "After fifteen years together he had started to take her for granted." In German, "take for granted" is für selbstverständlich halten.

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