Take a look at Meaning in English

expression

US

ˈteɪk/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈɫʊk/ /ˈæt

TAYK-uh-LUHK-at

UK

tˈeɪk/ /æɪ/ /lˈʊk/ /ˈæt

TAYK-uh-LUHK-at

Definition

To quickly look at something or examine something briefly.

Usage & Nuances

Informal phrase, often used in daily conversation to request a quick look or check. Commonly used with objects ('take a look at this picture'), or situations. More casual than 'examine' or 'inspect'.

• Spanish: echar un vistazo a - mirar
• Portuguese (BR): dar uma olhada em
• Portuguese (PT): dar uma olhadela a
• Chinese (Simplified): 看看
• Chinese (Traditional): 看看
• Hindi: एक नज़र डालना
• Arabic: ألقِ نظرة على
• Bengali: একবার দেখো - দেখে নাও
• Russian: взглянуть - посмотреть
• Japanese: ちょっと見る - 見てみる
• Vietnamese: xem qua - nhìn qua
• Korean: 한번 보다 - 살펴보다
• Turkish: bir bakmak - göz atmak
• Urdu: ایک نظر ڈالنا - دیکھ لینا
• Indonesian: melihat sebentar - lihat-lihat

Example Sentences

Please take a look at this document.

basic

Can you take a look at my homework?

basic

Let's take a look at the menu.

basic

I'll take a look at it when I have some time.

natural

Could you take a look at this error and tell me what’s wrong?

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If you have a minute, take a look at these photos from my trip.

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