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Maßnahmen ergreifen

to take measures

Türkçe: önlem almak

Not Maßnahmen nehmen

Maßnahmen nehmen Maßnahmen ergreifen

English says to take, so nehmen is the verb that comes to mind. German does not take it here. Maßnahmen goes with ergreifen, and the pairing is fixed — it is not a rule you can work out, only one you can learn.

Noun
Maßnahmen Pl.
Verb
ergreifen
Topic
Arbeit und Beruf

In a sentence

Die Ärztin ergriff alle nötigen Maßnahmen zur Eindämmung der Seuche.

How it is used

Means 'to take measures' – initiating actions to address a situation. Formal register. Use in a political speech when a government introduces new climate policies. Nuance: synonymous with 'Maßnahmen treffen'.

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