Take a shower Meaning in English

expression

US

ˈteɪk/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈʃaʊɝ

TAYK-uh-SHOW-er

UK

tˈeɪk/ /æɪ/ /ˈʃaʊ.ə(ɹ)

TAYK-uh-SHOW-uh

Definition

To wash your body under running water, usually standing and using a shower.

Usage & Nuances

Very common in daily conversation. In British English, 'have a shower' is used instead. 'Take a bath' means using a bathtub, while 'take a shower' means standing under running water.

• Spanish: ducharse
• Portuguese (BR): tomar banho
• Portuguese (PT): tomar banho
• Chinese (Simplified): 洗澡
• Chinese (Traditional): 洗澡
• Hindi: नहाना
• Arabic: يستحم
• Bengali: গোসল করা - শাওয়ার নেওয়া
• Russian: принять душ
• Japanese: シャワーを浴びる
• Vietnamese: tắm vòi sen
• Korean: 샤워하다
• Turkish: duş almak
• Urdu: شاور لینا
• Indonesian: mandi - mandi dengan shower

Example Sentences

I need to take a shower before dinner.

basic

She always takes a shower after jogging.

basic

You should take a shower if you feel hot.

basic

Give me five minutes to take a shower, then we can go.

natural

I can't think clearly until I take a shower in the morning.

natural

He rushed home, eager to take a shower and relax.

natural