Take it Meaning in English
expression
Definition
Used to mean 'tolerate or endure something' (e.g., pain, criticism) or 'accept/pick up this item/object.' Context determines which meaning is intended.
Usage & Nuances
Informal. 'Can't take it' is common for emotional/physical stress. 'Take it' can also mean 'accept a thing handed to you.' Context—tone, body language—clarifies the meaning. Not usually used for formal writing.
Spanish: aguantarlo - tómaloPortuguese (BR): aguentar - pegar (algo)Portuguese (PT): aguentar - levar (algo)Chinese (Simplified): 忍受 - 拿走Chinese (Traditional): 忍受 - 拿走Hindi: सहन करना - इसे ले लोArabic: تحمّل ذلك - خذهBengali: ঠিক নিতে - সহ্য করাRussian: терпеть - взятьJapanese: 受け取る - 我慢するVietnamese: chịu đựng - nhận lấyKorean: 견디다 - 받아들이다Turkish: katlanmak - almakUrdu: برداشت کرنا - لے لوIndonesian: terima - tahan
Example Sentences
I can't take it anymore.
basic
Take it with you if you want.
basic
Did you take it when you left?
basic
It's tough, but you just have to take it sometimes.
natural
"Here, just take it before I change my mind," she said.
natural
I don't know how you take it every day at that job.
natural