15초 만에
- To take a bag along when leaving.
- Essential for eco-friendly shopping in Germany.
- Uses a separable verb: 'mit' goes at the end.
뜻
It simply means grabbing a bag to bring along with you when you go somewhere, like for shopping or work.
주요 예문
3 / 6Going to the supermarket
Ich muss zum Supermarkt und eine Tasche mitnehmen.
I have to go to the supermarket and bring a bag.
Reminding a friend via text
Vergiss nicht, eine Tasche mitzunehmen!
Don't forget to bring a bag!
At a business meeting
Soll ich eine Tasche für die Dokumente mitnehmen?
Should I bring a bag for the documents?
문화적 배경
Germans are world leaders in recycling. Bringing your own bag ({die|f} Stofftasche) is a point of pride and an expected social behavior. Similar to Germany, but you might hear the word 'Sackerl' for a small bag. 'Ein Sackerl mitnehmen' is the local equivalent. The Swiss are also very eco-conscious. The phrase is used identically, but the pronunciation of 'Tasche' might have a distinct Swiss-German melodic quality. Newcomers often learn this phrase first because of the 'shock' of having to pay for bags at Aldi or Lidl.
The Separable Rule
Always put 'mit' at the very end. 'Ich nehme {meine|f} große, blaue, alte Tasche mit.'
Gender Matters
It's always '{die|f} Tasche'. If you say 'ein Tasche', Germans will understand, but it sounds very 'A0'.
15초 만에
- To take a bag along when leaving.
- Essential for eco-friendly shopping in Germany.
- Uses a separable verb: 'mit' goes at the end.
What It Means
eine Tasche mitnehmen is a super practical phrase. It means you are taking a bag from your current location to another. It implies you are preparing for something. You might need to carry groceries, books, or gym clothes. It is one of those 'everyday' phrases you will use constantly. It is simple, direct, and very useful.
How To Use It
This phrase uses the verb mitnehmen. This is a separable verb. That means the mit part often jumps to the end of the sentence. If you say 'I am taking a bag,' you say Ich nehme eine Tasche mit. Don't forget that little mit at the end! It is the most important part. Without it, you are just 'taking' a bag, not 'taking it along.' If you use a modal verb like kann (can), the whole thing stays together: Ich kann eine Tasche mitnehmen.
When To Use It
Use this whenever you are leaving the house. Are you going to the supermarket? You should eine Tasche mitnehmen. Are you heading to a friend's house with some snacks? Definitely eine Tasche mitnehmen. It works for backpacks, totes, or even small handbags. It is perfect for texting a roommate to remind them to bring a bag for the recycling. It is also great in professional settings if you need to carry documents.
When NOT To Use It
Do not use this if you are already wearing the bag. If the bag is already on your shoulder, use tragen (to wear/carry). Also, don't use it if you are giving a bag to someone else. That would be geben or schenken. This phrase is specifically about the act of taking it with you as you move. Don't use it for heavy luggage like a Koffer (suitcase) unless you really mean a smaller bag.
Cultural Background
In Germany, bringing your own bag is a way of life. Most grocery stores do not give out free plastic bags. If you forget yours, you have to buy a paper one. This makes eine Tasche mitnehmen an environmental and financial necessity! You will see Germans with high-quality Stoffbeutel (tote bags) everywhere. It is a small way people show they care about the planet. It is almost a national sport to see how much you can fit in one bag.
Common Variations
You can swap Tasche for other types of containers. Use einen Rucksack mitnehmen for a backpack. Try eine Tüte mitnehmen for a simple plastic or paper bag. If you are going shopping, you might say eine Einkaufstasche mitnehmen. You can also change the person. Nimmst du eine Tasche mit? is a very common question before leaving the house. It is a polite way to check if your partner is prepared.
사용 참고사항
This is a neutral, everyday collocation. The main grammatical hurdle is the separable verb 'mitnehmen', where 'mit' frequently moves to the end of the sentence.
The Separable Rule
Always put 'mit' at the very end. 'Ich nehme {meine|f} große, blaue, alte Tasche mit.'
Gender Matters
It's always '{die|f} Tasche'. If you say 'ein Tasche', Germans will understand, but it sounds very 'A0'.
The 'Beutel' Alternative
In casual settings, use 'Beutel' for cloth bags. It sounds more native for grocery contexts.
예시
6Ich muss zum Supermarkt und eine Tasche mitnehmen.
I have to go to the supermarket and bring a bag.
A very common daily chore context.
Vergiss nicht, eine Tasche mitzunehmen!
Don't forget to bring a bag!
The 'zu' goes between 'mit' and 'nehmen'.
Soll ich eine Tasche für die Dokumente mitnehmen?
Should I bring a bag for the documents?
Professional use for carrying work materials.
Ich nehme eine riesige Tasche mit, falls es kostenloses Essen gibt.
I'm bringing a huge bag in case there is free food.
Using the phrase for a funny, relatable motive.
Ich nehme eine kleine Tasche für meine Medikamente mit.
I am bringing a small bag for my medicine.
Expressing a personal need for organization.
Nimmst du eine Tasche mit oder soll ich eine nehmen?
Are you bringing a bag or should I take one?
Coordinating tasks before heading out.
셀프 테스트
Fill in the correct form of 'mitnehmen' in the present tense.
Ich _______ {eine|f} Tasche _______.
In the present tense, 'mitnehmen' splits: 'nehme' is the conjugated part, and 'mit' goes to the end.
Which sentence is correct for the past tense?
Yesterday I took a bag.
The perfect tense uses 'haben' + 'mitgenommen'.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Gehen wir einkaufen? B: Ja, aber wir müssen ________________.
In the context of going shopping, 'mitnehmen' is the most natural choice.
Match the phrase to the situation.
You are leaving for the gym.
A 'Sporttasche' is what you take to the gym.
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시각 학습 자료
연습 문제 은행
4 연습 문제Ich _______ {eine|f} Tasche _______.
In the present tense, 'mitnehmen' splits: 'nehme' is the conjugated part, and 'mit' goes to the end.
Yesterday I took a bag.
The perfect tense uses 'haben' + 'mitgenommen'.
A: Gehen wir einkaufen? B: Ja, aber wir müssen ________________.
In the context of going shopping, 'mitnehmen' is the most natural choice.
You are leaving for the gym.
A 'Sporttasche' is what you take to the gym.
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자주 묻는 질문
10 질문No, the 'mit' must go to the end of the clause in main sentences.
No, it's a general word for bags, including backpacks, suitcases, and shopping bags.
A 'Tasche' is usually durable (cloth, leather), while a 'Tüte' is disposable (plastic, paper).
If you just say 'Ich nehme {eine|f} Tasche', it means you are picking it up, but not necessarily bringing it along with you.
Use the perfect tense: 'Ich habe {eine|f} Tasche mitgenommen.'
It is neutral. You can use it with your boss or your best friend.
Say 'Ich nehme zwei Taschen mit.' (Plural: Taschen).
Yes, but 'Ich nehme {meinen|m} Rucksack mit' is more specific.
Because supermarkets charge for them, and it's a major part of the eco-culture.
Yes, in all standard present and past tense main clauses.
관련 표현
{einen|m} Beutel benutzen
similarTo use a tote bag
Gepäck einchecken
specialized formTo check in luggage
etwas einpacken
builds onTo pack something
{die|f} Tasche vergessen
contrastTo forget the bag
