Basic Verbs of Conveyance: 'Bring' and 'Take' in German and English

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      American Association of Teachers of German. 112 Haddontowne Court #104, Cherry Hill, NJ 08034-3668. Tel: 856-795-5553; Fax: 856-795-9398; e-mail: [email protected]; Web site: http://www.aatg.org
    • Peer Reviewed:
      Y
    • Source:
      7
    • Subject Terms:
      Grammar; Verbs; German; Native Speakers; English; Language Usage; Second Language Learning; Second Language Instruction
    • ISSN:
      0042-062X
    • Abstract:
      The correct use of German "bringen" and "nehmen" can pose problems for native speakers of English learning German. Students often use "nehmen" to express meanings rendered by English "take," which can result in sentences that are ungrammatical. This paper investigates the basic verbs of conveyance in German and English--"bringen," "nehmen," "bring," and "take"--with the purpose of clarifying the conditions under which these verbs are used and the nuances of meaning they convey. It also considers "mitbringen" and "mitnehmen," which help express meanings in German that are expressed in English with "bring" and "take."
    • Abstract:
      ERIC
    • Publication Date:
      2008
    • Accession Number:
      EJ782589