take
word
/ˈteɪk/
tayk
/tˈeɪk/
tayk
Definition
To get hold of something with your hands, to carry or move something from one place to another, or to accept or receive something.
Usage & Nuances
Very common verb with many uses, including idiomatic phrases like 'take a break' or 'take care.' Often used with objects and in commands (e.g., 'Take this'). Do not confuse with 'bring,' which implies movement toward the speaker.
Spanish: tomar - llevar - cogerPortuguese (BR): tomar - levar - pegarPortuguese (PT): tomar - levar - apanharChinese (Simplified): 拿 - 拿走 - 采取Chinese (Traditional): 拿 - 拿走 - 採取Hindi: लेनाArabic: أخذ - يأخذBengali: নেওয়া - গ্রহণ করা - আনাRussian: взять - приниматьJapanese: 取る - 持っていく - 受け取るVietnamese: lấy - mang - nhậnKorean: 받다 - 가져가다 - 취하다Turkish: almak - götürmek - kabul etmekUrdu: لینا - لے جانا - قبول کرناIndonesian: mengambil - membawa - menerima
Example Sentences
Can you take a photo of us?
basic
Don't forget to take your umbrella when you leave.
basic
I'll take a break and call you later.
natural
Could you take care of the kids this evening?
natural
Please take this book to your sister.
basic
She didn’t want to take any risks with the project.
natural