Take delight in Meaning in English
expression
ˈteɪk/ /dɪˈɫaɪt/ /ˈɪn/, /ɪn
TAYK di-LYTE IN
tˈeɪk/ /dɪlˈaɪt/ /ˈɪn
TAYK dil-LYTE IN
Definition
To really enjoy or get great pleasure from doing something, often something specific or habitual.
Usage & Nuances
Formal and literary; common in writing, less so in daily conversation. Usually followed by a gerund (e.g., 'take delight in winning'). Can sound old-fashioned or elegant.
Spanish: disfrutar de - deleitarse enPortuguese (BR): deleitar-se em - ter prazer emPortuguese (PT): deleitar-se em - ter prazer emChinese (Simplified): 喜欢 - 以...为乐Chinese (Traditional): 喜歡 - 以...為樂Hindi: में आनंद लेना - में खुशी महसूस करनाArabic: يستمتع بـ - يجد متعة فيBengali: উপভোগ করা - আনন্দ পাওয়াRussian: наслаждаться - получать удовольствиеJapanese: 楽しむVietnamese: thích thú - cảm thấy vui thíchKorean: 기쁨을 느끼다 - 즐거워하다Turkish: zevk almak - keyif almakUrdu: خوشی حاصل کرنا - لطف اندوز ہوناIndonesian: menikmati - merasa senang
Example Sentences
Children often take delight in playing outside.
basic
She takes delight in helping her friends.
basic
Many people take delight in watching the sunrise.
basic
I really take delight in trying new foods when I travel.
natural
My grandmother takes delight in telling stories about her childhood.
natural
Why do you take delight in teasing your brother so much?
natural