taking
word · lemma: take
/ˈteɪkɪŋ/
TAY-king
/tˈeɪkɪŋ/
TAY-king
Definition
The act of getting, holding, or capturing something. It is the present participle form of the verb 'take', used to describe an action in progress.
Usage & Nuances
Used mainly in informal and formal contexts continuously to indicate the process or act of taking something. Common collocations include 'taking photos,' 'taking notes,' or 'taking medicine.' Do not confuse with 'taking' as a noun meaning the amount of money earned, which is less common.
Spanish: tomar - llevar - cogerPortuguese (BR): tomar - levar - pegarPortuguese (PT): tomar - levar - pegarChinese (Simplified): 拿 - 取Chinese (Traditional): 拿 - 取Hindi: ले लेना - लेनाArabic: أخذ - تناولBengali: নেওয়াRussian: взятиеJapanese: 取ること - 取っているVietnamese: đang lấy - đang nhận - đang cầmKorean: 받는 것 - 취하는 것Turkish: alma - almakta olmaUrdu: لینا (عمل جاری ہونا)Indonesian: mengambil
Example Sentences
I'm taking the dog for a walk tonight.
natural
She is taking a photo of the sunset.
basic
He is taking his medicine now.
basic
They are taking notes during the lecture.
basic
She is taking a break after working all day.
natural
We're taking action to solve the problem now.
natural