German VERB B1 Rank 1009

übernehmen

to take over / take on

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übernehmen vs tragen

to wear / carry

Verantwortung tragen and Verantwortung übernehmen can refer to the same task. Übernehmen emphasizes that someone is newly taking on responsibility or is being given responsibility. Tragen describes more of an ongoing state and the burden associated with it.

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übernehmen

Ab heute übernimmt Lea die Verantwortung für das Projekt.

Starting today, Lea is taking on responsibility for the project.

tragen

Seit mehreren Jahren trägt Lea die Verantwortung für das Projekt.

Lea has been shouldering responsibility for the project for several years.

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