auf den Arm nehmen

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German

Etymology

Literally, to take on the arm.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /aʊ̯f den ˈarm ˌneːmən/
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Verb

auf den Arm nehmen (class 4 strong, third-person singular present nimmt auf den Arm, past tense nahm auf den Arm, past participle auf den Arm genommen, past subjunctive nähme auf den Arm, auxiliary haben)

  1. (idiomatic, transitive) to pick up (a child, animal) and carry it
    Kannst du noch laufen oder soll der Papa dich auf den Arm nehmen?
    Can you still walk or do you want Daddy to pick you up and carry you?
  2. (idiomatic, transitive) to pull someone's leg, have on, send up
    Du willst mich wohl auf den Arm nehmen!
    You must be having me on!

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