Take after Meaning in English
expression
ˈteɪk/ /ˈæftɝ
TAYK AF-ter
tˈeɪk/ /ˈɑːftɐ
TAYK AHF-tuh
Definition
To resemble a family member, especially in personality, character, or physical appearance.
Usage & Nuances
Informal and mainly used for family similarities, not objects. Often followed by 'someone', e.g., 'take after your mother'. Different from 'look like' (appearance only); 'take after' includes character and habits.
Spanish: parecerse a (personalidad/apariencia)Portuguese (BR): puxar a - parecer-se com (caráter ou aparência)Portuguese (PT): parecer-se com - sair a (personalidade ou aparência)Chinese (Simplified): 像…（遗传性格或外貌）Chinese (Traditional): 像…（遺傳性格或外貌）Hindi: पर जाना (स्वभाव या रूप में)Arabic: يشبه (في الشخصية أو المظهر)Bengali: মতো হওয়া - দেখতে বা স্বভাবে কাউকে অনুসরণ করাRussian: пойти в (кого-то) - быть похожим наJapanese: 似ているVietnamese: giống (ai đó)Korean: 닮다Turkish: çekmekUrdu: پر جانا - مشابہ ہوناIndonesian: menyerupai - mengambil sifat dari
Example Sentences
She takes after her father in height.
basic
My brother takes after our mother in personality.
basic
Do you take after your parents?
basic
People say I take after my aunt when it comes to cooking.
natural
He really takes after his dad with that sense of humor.
natural
You totally take after your grandmother's artistic talent!
natural