Take meanings in Italian

Prendere

Example:

Can you take this book with you?

Puoi prendere questo libro con te?

I'll take the bus to work.

Prenderò l'autobus per andare al lavoro.

Usage: Formal/InformalContext: General use

Note: The most common translation of 'take' in Italian, used in various contexts.

Portare

Example:

Take me to the airport, please.

Portami in aeroporto, per favore.

I'll take the dogs out for a walk.

Porterò fuori i cani a fare una passeggiata.

Usage: Formal/InformalContext: Transportation, errands

Note: Used when referring to transporting someone or something from one place to another.

Assumere

Example:

She will take the position of manager.

Assumerà il ruolo di responsabile.

The company plans to take on new employees.

L'azienda ha intenzione di assumere nuovi dipendenti.

Usage: FormalContext: Employment, responsibility

Note: Commonly used in business contexts to indicate hiring or taking on a role or responsibility.

Prendere (medicine)

Example:

Remember to take your medication after meals.

Ricordati di prendere la medicina dopo i pasti.

I need to take this antibiotic for a week.

Devo prendere questo antibiotico per una settimana.

Usage: FormalContext: Healthcare

Note: Specifically used when referring to taking medicine or drugs.

Accettare

Example:

I'll take the job offer.

Accetterò l'offerta di lavoro.

They took his suggestion into consideration.

Hanno preso in considerazione il suo suggerimento.

Usage: FormalContext: Decision-making

Note: Used when accepting an offer, suggestion, or decision.

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 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 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.

I take the bus to work every day.

Prendo l'autobus per andare al lavoro ogni giorno.

Can you take a message for me?

Puoi prendere un messaggio per me?

She takes her coffee with milk and sugar.

Lei prende il caffè con latte e zucchero.

Please take off your shoes before entering the house.

Per favore, togli le scarpe prima di entrare in casa.

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)

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