Take a picture Meaning in English
expression
ˈteɪk/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈpɪktʃɝ
TAYK-uh-PIK-cher
tˈeɪk/ /æɪ/ /pˈɪktʃɐ
TAYK-uh-PIK-chuh
Definition
To use a camera or phone to capture an image of something or someone.
Usage & Nuances
Mostly informal and common in everyday speech. Alternatives: 'take a photo', 'snap a picture'. In casual conversation, 'get a picture' is also heard. Often asked politely: 'Could you take a picture for me?'. Not used for drawing; only for photography.
Spanish: sacar una foto - tomar una fotoPortuguese (BR): tirar uma foto - tirar uma fotografiaPortuguese (PT): tirar uma fotografia - tirar uma fotoChinese (Simplified): 拍照Chinese (Traditional): 拍照Hindi: फोटो लेनाArabic: التقاط صورةBengali: ছবি তোলা - ছবি তুলুনRussian: сфотографировать - сделать фотографиюJapanese: 写真を撮るVietnamese: chụp ảnh - chụp hìnhKorean: 사진을 찍다Turkish: fotoğraf çekmekUrdu: تصویر لینا - فوٹو لیناIndonesian: mengambil gambar - memotret
Example Sentences
Can you take a picture of us, please?
basic
I want to take a picture of the sunset.
basic
She forgot to take a picture at the party.
basic
Hang on, let me take a picture before you eat!
natural
Everyone likes to take a picture with the famous statue.
natural
Did you take a picture of the menu so we remember what to order?
natural