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Be taken ill Meaning in English

expression

ˈbi/, /bi/ /ˈteɪkən/ /ˈɪɫ
bee TAY-kuhn IL
bˈiː/ /tˈeɪkən/ /ˈɪl
bee TAY-kuhn IL

Definición

To suddenly become sick or ill, often unexpectedly.

Uso & Matices

This phrase is quite formal or literary; used more in written English, reports, or by medical professionals. Common with passive subjects: 'He was taken ill at work.' More commonly, people say 'get sick' or 'fall ill' in informal speech.

Oraciones de Ejemplo

He was taken ill during the meeting.

basic

If you are taken ill at work, tell your boss right away.

basic

My mother was taken ill last night, so we called the doctor.

basic

Halfway through the trip, I was taken ill and had to go to the hospital.

natural

The speaker was taken ill and couldn’t finish his presentation.

natural

She was taken ill so suddenly that nobody knew what to do.

natural