taking along / takeout
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taking along
The general process of taking a person or thing from one place to another.
Die Mitnahme von Fahrrädern ist in diesem Zug nur in den dafür vorgesehenen Wagen erlaubt.
Taking bicycles along is allowed on this train only in the cars provided for that purpose.
'Die Mitnahme' (taking along/takeout) is the nominalization of the separable verb 'mitnehmen' (to take along). It describes the action or process of taking something or someone along.
Die Mitnahme von großen Gepäckstücken kostet extra.
Taking large pieces of luggage along costs extra.
In the general meaning, 'Mitnahme' (taking along) is often used with the preposition 'von' (of) to say what is being taken along. The preposition 'bei' describes the time or action.
Die Mitnahme von Flüssigkeiten im Handgepäck ist beschränkt.
Taking liquids in carry-on luggage is restricted.
You can almost always recognize the meaning 'Essen zum Mitnehmen' (food to go) from the fixed phrase 'zur Mitnahme' (for takeout) or the wording 'zum Mitnehmen' (to go). In other contexts, such as on trains or in museums, it refers to the transport of objects.
Einen Kaffee zum Mitnehmen, bitte!
A coffee to go, please!
When it comes to food and drinks, the phrase 'zur Mitnahme' (for takeout) is very common and is often formulated as an offer or a question. It contrasts with 'zum hier Essen' (to eat here).
Ich hätte gern eine große Pizza zur Mitnahme.
I'd like a large pizza for takeout.
transport
'der Transport' and 'die Mitnahme' can both mean that something or someone gets from one place to another. 'Transport' sounds more general and often more organized, especially with merchandise, goods, or larger quantities. 'Mitnahme' means that you take a person or thing along, so you carry or transport it incidentally or together with yourself. In addition, 'zur Mitnahme' is used for food or drinks that you do not eat on site. The words can be confusing because both describe movement. For a planned delivery, 'Transport' fits; when someone takes something along with them, 'Mitnahme' fits.
Am Montag fragt sie ihre Nachbarin nach der Mitnahme zum Bahnhof.
On Monday, she asks her neighbor for a ride to the train station.
Beim Umzug kostet der Transport der Kartons mehr als erwartet.
During the move, transporting the boxes costs more than expected.