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Take

teɪk
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Брать, Принимать, Занимать (время, место), Убрать, Вести (к чему-то), направлять, Делать (запись), записывать

Take meanings in Russian

Брать

Example:
Please take this book with you.
Пожалуйста, возьми эту книгу с собой.
Can you take my hand?
Можешь взять мою руку?
Usage: informalContext: Used in everyday situations when someone is asked to grab or hold something.
Note: This is the most common meaning of 'take' and is often used in both physical and metaphorical contexts.

Принимать

Example:
He took the news very well.
Он очень хорошо принял эту новость.
She took the offer without hesitation.
Она приняла предложение без колебаний.
Usage: formal/informalContext: Used when referring to accepting something, such as news, an offer, or a task.
Note: Often used in contexts where acceptance is more abstract.

Занимать (время, место)

Example:
This task will take two hours.
Эта задача займет два часа.
The project takes a lot of resources.
Проект занимает много ресурсов.
Usage: formal/informalContext: Used when discussing duration, effort, or resources required for something.
Note: This meaning often implies a measurement of time or resources.

Убрать

Example:
Please take your things off the table.
Пожалуйста, убери свои вещи со стола.
Can you take the trash out?
Ты можешь вынести мусор?
Usage: informalContext: Used when instructing someone to remove something from a location.
Note: This can also imply cleaning or tidying up.

Вести (к чему-то), направлять

Example:
This road will take you to the city center.
Эта дорога приведет тебя в центр города.
Her words took him to another world.
Её слова унесли его в другой мир.
Usage: formal/informalContext: Used to describe leading someone or something to a destination or a state.
Note: This usage can be both literal and metaphorical.

Делать (запись), записывать

Example:
Please take notes during the lecture.
Пожалуйста, делай записи во время лекции.
She took a picture of the sunset.
Она сделала фотографию заката.
Usage: formal/informalContext: Used when referring to capturing information or images.
Note: This meaning often relates to recording or documenting something.

Take's synonyms

Get

To obtain or acquire something.
Example: Can you get me a glass of water?
Note: While 'take' often implies physically removing or carrying something away, 'get' can refer to obtaining something without necessarily physically moving it.

Receive

To be given or presented with something.
Example: I received a gift from my friend.
Note: Unlike 'take', 'receive' emphasizes the action of being given something rather than actively acquiring it.

Grab

To seize or grasp something quickly.
Example: She grabbed the keys before leaving the house.
Note: While 'take' can be more general, 'grab' implies a swift or sudden action of seizing something.

Fetch

To go and bring back something.
Example: Could you fetch me the book from the shelf?
Note: Unlike 'take', 'fetch' specifically involves going to get something and bringing it back to the original location.

Take expressions, common phrases

Take a break

To pause or stop an activity temporarily to rest or relax.
Example: I've been studying for hours; I need to take a break.
Note: The phrase 'take a break' uses 'take' in the sense of a brief interruption rather than physically grabbing or seizing something.

Take it easy

To relax, calm down, or not exert oneself too much.
Example: Don't stress about the exam; just take it easy and do your best.
Note: This phrase advises someone to relax and not put too much pressure on themselves, using 'take' to mean to approach a situation with a relaxed attitude.

Take someone for granted

To not appreciate someone or something properly, often realizing it only when it's too late.
Example: I realized I've been taking my best friend for granted; I need to show more appreciation.
Note: In this phrase, 'take' implies the idea of assuming or using someone or something without acknowledging their value.

Take after someone

To resemble or have similar traits to a family member, usually a parent.
Example: She really takes after her mother; they have similar personalities.
Note: Here 'take' conveys the idea of inheriting qualities or characteristics from someone, rather than physically grabbing or acquiring something.

Take the plunge

To make a bold or risky decision or to commit to something significant.
Example: I finally decided to take the plunge and start my own business.
Note: This phrase uses 'take' to mean to decisively enter a new venture or situation, emphasizing the courage or boldness required.

Take responsibility

To accept and acknowledge one's duty or obligation for an action or situation.
Example: It's time to take responsibility for your actions and make it right.
Note: In this phrase, 'take' denotes accepting ownership or accountability for something, rather than physically seizing an object.

Take a rain check

To politely decline an offer or invitation now, but suggest doing it at a later time.
Example: I can't make it to the concert tonight, but can I take a rain check for next time?
Note: Here, 'take' means to accept or postpone something to a later date, not in the literal sense of taking an object.

Take everyday (slang) expressions

Take a hike

To tell someone to leave or go away, often in a rude or dismissive manner.
Example: I told him to take a hike when he asked me for money.
Note: The slang term 'Take a hike' is more informal and direct compared to simply telling someone to leave.

Take a chill pill

To calm down or relax when someone is feeling agitated or stressed.
Example: Hey, man, you need to take a chill pill and relax.
Note: The slang term 'Take a chill pill' emphasizes the need to calm down in a humorous or light-hearted way.

Take a shot

To attempt or try something, often without a guarantee of success.
Example: I'll take a shot at fixing the problem before calling for help.
Note: The slang term 'Take a shot' implies taking a chance or making an attempt, similar to taking a physical shot in a game.

Take a stab at

To make an attempt or try something, especially when uncertain of the outcome.
Example: I'm not sure of the answer, but I'll take a stab at it.
Note: The slang term 'Take a stab at' suggests making an educated guess or trying something with some level of uncertainty.

Take the cake

To be the best or the most extreme in a certain way, often used humorously.
Example: Her outrageous outfit really takes the cake for the most unusual attire.
Note: The slang term 'Take the cake' is an exaggeration of being outstanding or remarkable, similar to winning a prize for being the most extreme.

Take a backseat

To deliberately take a less active or prominent role in a situation.
Example: I'll take a backseat in this project and let you lead.
Note: The slang term 'Take a backseat' implies stepping back or giving someone else the opportunity to lead or take control.

Take a powder

To leave quickly or suddenly, typically to avoid a difficult situation.
Example: He decided to take a powder before things got too intense.
Note: The slang term 'Take a powder' suggests leaving abruptly or discreetly, often to avoid conflict or discomfort.

Take - Examples

I take the bus to work every day.
Я езжу на автобусе на работу каждый день.
Can you take a message for me?
Можешь передать мне сообщение?
She takes her coffee with milk and sugar.
Она пьет кофе с молоком и сахаром.
Please take off your shoes before entering the house.
Пожалуйста, снимите обувь перед входом в дом.

Take grammar

Take - Verb (Verb) / Verb, base form (Verb, base form)
Lemma: take
Conjugations
Noun, plural (Noun, plural): takes
Noun, singular or mass (Noun, singular or mass): take
Verb, past tense (Verb, past tense): took
Verb, past participle (Verb, past participle): taken
Verb, gerund or present participle (Verb, gerund or present participle): taking
Verb, 3rd person singular present (Verb, 3rd person singular present): takes
Verb, base form (Verb, base form): take
Verb, non-3rd person singular present (Verb, non-3rd person singular present): take
Syllables, Separation and Stress
Take Contains 1 syllables: take
Phonetic transcription: ˈtāk
take , ˈtāk (The red syllable is stressed)

Take - Importance and usage frequency

The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000.
Take: 0 - 100 (Extremely common).
This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.
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