It takes all kinds Meaning in English

expression

US

it TAYKS awl KYNDZ

UK

it TAYKS AWL KYNDZ

Definition

Used to say that there are many different types of people in the world, often to show acceptance or tolerance of unusual behavior.

Usage & Nuances

Informal and often said after seeing or hearing something odd. Sometimes used alone, sometimes extended to 'It takes all kinds to make a world.' Implies tolerance, not criticism. Similar to 'to each their own.'

• Spanish: hay gente para todo - en el mundo hay de todo tipo de personas
• Portuguese (BR): há gosto para tudo - cada um é de um jeito
• Portuguese (PT): há gostos para tudo - cada um é como é
• Chinese (Simplified): 世界之大，无奇不有 - 人各有志
• Chinese (Traditional): 世界之大，無奇不有 - 人各有所好
• Hindi: दुनिया में हर तरह के लोग होते हैं
• Arabic: يوجد جميع الأنواع من الناس
• Bengali: সব ধরনের মানুষই আছে - দুনিয়ায় সবাই আলাদা
• Russian: на вкус и цвет товарищей нет - все люди разные
• Japanese: 世の中いろいろな人がいる
• Vietnamese: Mỗi người mỗi kiểu - Đời có nhiều người khác nhau
• Korean: 별의별 사람이 다 있다
• Turkish: her türlü insan var - dünya çeşit çeşit
• Urdu: دنیا میں ہر قسم کے لوگ ہیں
• Indonesian: macam-macam orang - semua orang berbeda-beda

Example Sentences

Some people never use phones. It takes all kinds.

basic

He puts ketchup on his pizza. It takes all kinds.

basic

She likes waking up at 4 a.m. It takes all kinds.

basic

You met a guy who eats soup with a fork? It takes all kinds!

natural

Honestly, there’s always someone who does things their own way. It takes all kinds.

natural

She collects rubber ducks and lives with six cats? Well, it takes all kinds!

natural