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Usages of annehmen
Die Chefin nimmt den Vorschlag an, aber die Kollegin lehnt die Ausnahme ab.
The female boss accepts the proposal, but the female colleague rejects the exception.
Der Preis ist bestimmt in Ordnung; können Sie das Angebot annehmen, oder müssen Sie leider ablehnen?
The price is certainly fine; can you accept the offer, or do you unfortunately have to decline?
Sie hat das Angebot zuerst ablehnen müssen, nachher hat sie es dann angenommen.
She first had to decline the offer; afterwards she then accepted it.
Die Verpackung ist eingerissen, trotzdem nimmt die Verkäuferin die Reklamation an.
The packaging is torn, but the saleswoman still accepts the complaint.
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