Take a guess Meaning in English
expression
ˈteɪk/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈɡɛs
TAYK-uh-GESS
tˈeɪk/ /æɪ/ /ɡˈɛs
TAYK-uh-GESS
Definition
To try to answer a question or solve a problem without knowing the exact answer, by estimating or guessing.
Usage & Nuances
Most often used informally and orally, often as an invitation to guess. Also used rhetorically to emphasize surprise or to challenge someone. 'Go ahead, take a guess.' Common alternatives include 'make a guess' or simply 'guess.'
Spanish: haz una suposición - adivinaPortuguese (BR): dar um palpite - chutarPortuguese (PT): fazer um palpite - arriscarChinese (Simplified): 猜一猜Chinese (Traditional): 猜一猜Hindi: एक अनुमान लगाओArabic: خمنBengali: একটা আন্দাজ করা - অনুমান করাRussian: попробовать угадать - попытаться догадатьсяJapanese: 推測してみる - 当ててみるVietnamese: đoán thử - thử đoánKorean: 짐작해 보다 - 맞혀 보다Turkish: tahmin etmek - bir tahminde bulunmakUrdu: اندازہ لگانا - قیاس کرناIndonesian: coba tebak - menebak
Example Sentences
Can you take a guess at my age?
basic
Let's take a guess at the answer together.
basic
If you're not sure, just take a guess.
basic
Go ahead, take a guess—you might be right!
natural
I'll give you a hint, then you can take a guess.
natural
Even if you don't know, it's fun to take a guess.
natural