retake
word
Definition
To do something again, especially an exam, a photo, or to take something back that was lost or taken.
Usage & Nuances
Commonly used for exams ('retake a test'), photos or videos ('retake a picture/scene'), and less often for getting something back. More formal in academic contexts. Not the same as 'repeat'—'retake' usually means doing the exact thing again, often after not succeeding.
Spanish: repetir (un examen) - volver a tomar - recuperar (algo)Portuguese (BR): refazer (prova) - retomar - recuperarPortuguese (PT): refazer (exame) - retomar - recuperarChinese (Simplified): 重考 - 重新拍摄 - 重新夺回Chinese (Traditional): 重考 - 重新拍攝 - 重新奪回Hindi: फिर से देना (परीक्षा) - पुनः प्राप्त करनाArabic: إعادة (الامتحان) - استرجاع - يستعيد
Example Sentences
I need to retake my math exam next week.
basic
Let's retake the photo because someone blinked.
basic
The army tried to retake the city.
basic
She failed the driving test and had to retake it a month later.
natural
We had to retake the video because the sound didn't record.
natural
If you don't pass, you can retake the class next semester.
natural