This is the 750th most frequent German word.
übernommen
"Übernommen" means "taken over" or "adopted" in English.
The verb 'übernommen' is used to indicate the act of taking on or assuming responsibility or duties.
Ich habe die Verantwortung für das Projekt übernommen.
I have taken on the responsibility for the project.
Here 'übernommen' refers to the act of a company acquiring or taking over another entity.
Das Geschäft wurde von einer größeren Firma übernommen.
The business was taken over by a larger company.
In this context, 'übernommen' denotes assuming a role or position, often implying a last-minute or urgent acceptance.