Nehmen
To take
Language note: Irregular verb - note its different forms.
Culture note: Germans often use taxis, so this verb is quite handy.
Context: You continue your question about the decision made by the driver.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
Nehmen
[NAY-men]
To take
To select or use a particular path or choice.
Wir nehmen lieber den schnellsten Weg.
We prefer to take the fastest route.
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