Taketh Meaning in English
word · lemma: take
ˈteɪkəθ
TAY-kuhth
tˈeɪk
TAYK
Definition
An old-fashioned or archaic form of 'takes' (third-person singular of 'take'), used in the language of the Bible and Shakespeare.
Usage & Nuances
Very formal, old, and poetic; rarely used in modern English except in quotations, religious, or literary contexts. For normal speech or writing, use 'takes'. Common in expressions like 'the Lord giveth and the Lord taketh away.'
Spanish: toma (arcaico) - toma (antiguo)Portuguese (BR): toma (arcaico)Portuguese (PT): toma (arcaico)Chinese (Simplified): 取（古語） - 拿（古語）Chinese (Traditional): 取（古語） - 拿（古語）Hindi: लेता है (पुराना/शास्त्रीय)Arabic: يأخذ (قديم)Bengali: নেয় (পুরাতন রূপ) - গ্রহণ করে (আর্চাইক)Russian: берёт (устаревшая форма)Japanese: 取る（古風な表現）Vietnamese: lấy (cách nói cổ)Korean: 취하다 (고어)Turkish: alır (eski dilde kullanılan)Urdu: لیتا ہے (قدیم انداز)Indonesian: mengambil (ungkapan kuno)
Example Sentences
He taketh the book from the table.
basic
She taketh her seat near the window.
basic
He taketh what he needs.
basic
The Lord giveth and the Lord taketh away.
natural
Who taketh wisdom to heart will prosper.
natural
What man taketh a journey without preparation?
natural