Take aside Meaning in English
expression
ˈteɪk/ /əˈsaɪd
TAYK uh-SYD
tˈeɪk/ /ɐsˈaɪd
TAYK uh-SYD
Definition
To move someone away from others so you can speak with them privately, often to discuss something sensitive or important.
Usage & Nuances
Usually informal. Common with verbs like 'let me take you aside' or 'he took me aside'. Implies privacy and gentle intent, not force. Often about sharing advice or concerns.
Spanish: apartar - llevar a un ladoPortuguese (BR): chamar de lado - levar de ladoPortuguese (PT): chamar de parte - levar de ladoChinese (Simplified): 拉到一边 - 带到一旁Chinese (Traditional): 拉到一邊 - 帶到一旁Hindi: अलग ले जानाArabic: يأخذ جانبًا - يبعد (شخصًا لمحادثة)Bengali: আলাদা করে নেওয়া - পাশে ডেকে নেওয়াRussian: отвести в сторону - отозватьJapanese: 脇に連れて行く - そっと呼び出すVietnamese: kéo riêng ra - dẫn sang một bênKorean: 따로 데리고 가다 - 한쪽으로 부르다Turkish: bir kenara çekmekUrdu: علیحدہ لے جاناIndonesian: mengajak ke samping - mengajak berbicara secara pribadi
Example Sentences
The teacher took aside a student to talk about his homework.
basic
Can I take you aside for a minute?
basic
She takes her friend aside to give some advice.
basic
My boss took me aside after the meeting to talk privately.
natural
If he takes you aside, it usually means he has something important to say.
natural
She gently took me aside and told me the truth.
natural