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Take

teɪk
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Take -

To physically pick up or grab something

Voorbeeld: She took the book from the shelf.
Gebruik: formal/informalContext: everyday situations
Opmerking: Can refer to physically moving an object from one place to another.

To accept or receive something

Voorbeeld: I'll take the job offer.
Gebruik: formalContext: job interviews, formal requests
Opmerking: Commonly used in professional and formal contexts.

To undertake or perform an action

Voorbeeld: I'll take care of the paperwork.
Gebruik: formalContext: work-related tasks, responsibilities
Opmerking: Indicates responsibility or action to be performed.

To consume or ingest something

Voorbeeld: I'll take my coffee black.
Gebruik: informalContext: ordering food or drinks
Opmerking: Commonly used in informal settings like cafes or restaurants.

To escort or accompany someone

Voorbeeld: Can you take me to the airport?
Gebruik: formalContext: transportation, directions
Opmerking: Used when requesting or offering transportation.

Synoniemen van Take

Get

To obtain or acquire something.
Voorbeeld: Can you get me a glass of water?
Opmerking: 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.
Voorbeeld: I received a gift from my friend.
Opmerking: Unlike 'take', 'receive' emphasizes the action of being given something rather than actively acquiring it.

Grab

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

Fetch

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

Uitdrukkingen en veelvoorkomende zinsdelen van Take

Take a break

To pause or stop an activity temporarily to rest or relax.
Voorbeeld: I've been studying for hours; I need to take a break.
Opmerking: 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.
Voorbeeld: Don't stress about the exam; just take it easy and do your best.
Opmerking: 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.
Voorbeeld: I realized I've been taking my best friend for granted; I need to show more appreciation.
Opmerking: 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.
Voorbeeld: She really takes after her mother; they have similar personalities.
Opmerking: 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.
Voorbeeld: I finally decided to take the plunge and start my own business.
Opmerking: 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.
Voorbeeld: It's time to take responsibility for your actions and make it right.
Opmerking: 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.
Voorbeeld: I can't make it to the concert tonight, but can I take a rain check for next time?
Opmerking: Here, 'take' means to accept or postpone something to a later date, not in the literal sense of taking an object.

Dagelijkse (slang) uitdrukkingen van Take

Take a hike

To tell someone to leave or go away, often in a rude or dismissive manner.
Voorbeeld: I told him to take a hike when he asked me for money.
Opmerking: 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.
Voorbeeld: Hey, man, you need to take a chill pill and relax.
Opmerking: 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.
Voorbeeld: I'll take a shot at fixing the problem before calling for help.
Opmerking: 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.
Voorbeeld: I'm not sure of the answer, but I'll take a stab at it.
Opmerking: 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.
Voorbeeld: Her outrageous outfit really takes the cake for the most unusual attire.
Opmerking: 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.
Voorbeeld: I'll take a backseat in this project and let you lead.
Opmerking: 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.
Voorbeeld: He decided to take a powder before things got too intense.
Opmerking: The slang term 'Take a powder' suggests leaving abruptly or discreetly, often to avoid conflict or discomfort.

Take - Voorbeelden

I take the bus to work every day.
Can you take a message for me?
She takes her coffee with milk and sugar.
Please take off your shoes before entering the house.

Grammatica van Take

Take - Werkwoord (Verb) / Werkwoord, basisvorm (Verb, base form)
Lemma: take
Vervoegingen
Zelfstandig naamwoord, meervoud (Noun, plural): takes
Zelfstandig naamwoord, enkelvoudig of massa (Noun, singular or mass): take
Werkwoord, verleden tijd (Verb, past tense): took
Werkwoord, voltooid deelwoord (Verb, past participle): taken
Werkwoord, gerundium of tegenwoordig deelwoord (Verb, gerund or present participle): taking
Werkwoord, 3e persoon enkelvoud tegenwoordige tijd (Verb, 3rd person singular present): takes
Werkwoord, basisvorm (Verb, base form): take
Werkwoord, tegenwoordige tijd niet 3e persoon enkelvoud (Verb, non-3rd person singular present): take
Lettergrepen, Woordafbreking en Klemtoon
Take bevat 1 lettergrepen: take
Fonetische transcriptie: ˈtāk
take , ˈtāk (De rode lettergreep is benadrukt)

Take - Belangrijkheid en gebruiksfrequentie

De frequentie- en belangrijkheidsindex van woorden geeft aan hoe vaak een woord in een bepaalde taal voorkomt. Hoe kleiner het getal, hoe vaker het woord wordt gebruikt. De meest gebruikte woorden variëren meestal van ongeveer 1 tot 4000.
Take: 0 - 100 (Extreem Veelvoorkomend).
Deze belangrijkheidsindex helpt je te focussen op de meest nuttige woorden tijdens je taal leerproces.
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