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Meaning of taka | Babel Free

Verb CEFR B1
ˈtʰaːka

Definitions

  1. to take (an object)
    strong, verb
  2. to seize, to capture
    strong, verb
  3. to take (time, measure)
    strong, verb
  4. to get, to obtain
    strong, verb
  5. to take (undergo), e.g. an exam
    strong, verb
  6. to accept, to take
    strong, verb
  7. to hold, to contain, to take
    strong, verb

Examples

“Luke 6:29 (English, Icelandic)”

If someone strikes you on one cheek, turn to him the other also. If someone takes your cloak, do not stop him from taking your tunic.

“Ég ætla að taka bílinn.”

I'm going to take the car.

“Hún var að fara að taka veskið þitt!”

She was about to take your purse!

“Viltu að ég taki tímann?”

Do you want me to take the time?

“Völlurinn tekur tíu þúsund áhorfenda.”

The stadium holds ten thousand spectators.

CEFR level

B1
Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B1 vocabulary — intermediate level.

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