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.
takeout
Specifically, the purchase of food or drinks in a restaurant or snack bar in order to consume them somewhere else. Often used in the phrase 'zur Mitnahme' (for takeout).
Wir bieten alle unsere Pizzen auch zur Mitnahme an.
We also offer all our pizzas for takeout.
'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.
pickup / collection
When ordered food is involved, Abholung emphasizes that you pick up the order yourself at the restaurant. Mitnahme, by contrast, emphasizes that the food is not meant to be eaten there but somewhere else. Depending on the perspective, both words can fit the same order.
Wir bestellen die Pizza zur Mitnahme und essen sie zu Hause.
We are ordering the pizza to go and eating it at home.
Die bestellte Pizza steht ab 18 Uhr zur Abholung bereit.
The pizza we ordered will be ready for pickup from 6 p.m.
