take

• Substantiv, das den Akt des Nehmens oder Ergreifens bezeichnet, zum Beispiel eine Aufnahme, ein Dreh oder ein Versuch.

A noun referring to an act of taking something, such as a photograph, a scene in filming, or an attempt.

1. Film recordingB2formal

   A single continuous recorded performance in filmmaking.

   Einstellung

   • That was a great take; let's move on to the next scene.
   • The director called for another take after the mistake.
   • Her first take was perfect.

   Synonymesceneshot

2. Opinion or viewB2informal

   One's opinion, attitude, or way of approaching something.

   Auffassung

   • What's your take on the new policy?
   • I like his take on modern art.
   • Everyone has a different take on the situation.

   Synonymeangleattitudeinterpretationopinionoutlookperspectiveslantstanceviewviewpoint

3. Amount takenB2informal

   The quantity of money received or the total receipts.

   Einnahmen

   • The movie's box office take was over $100 million.
   • The charity event's take exceeded expectations.
   • The store's daily take was impressive.

   Synonymeearningsincomeproceedsreturnyield

• Verb, das die Handlung des Nehmens, Annehmens oder Tragens bezeichnet.

A verb used to indicate the act of obtaining, accepting, or carrying something.

unregelmäßiges Verb

1. Grasp or carryA1formal

   To grasp something with your hands and move it with you.

   Nehmen

   • Please take my hand.
   • She took the book from the shelf.
   • Can you take this bag to the car?

   Synonymebearcarryclaspclutchgrabgraspgripholdseizesnatchtransport

   Antonymedroplet goput downrelease

2. Consume or ingestA1formal

   To eat, drink, or use something.

   Konsumieren

   • Take one pill every morning.
   • I take coffee with milk.
   • He takes his medicine as prescribed.

   Synonymeconsumedrinkeathaveimbibeingestpartakeswallow

   Antonymeabstainfast

3. Travel by vehicleA1informal

   To use a form of transport.

   Mit dem Verkehrsmittel fahren

   • We take the bus to work.
   • I'll take a taxi to the airport.
   • They took the train to London.

   Synonymeboardcatchgo byridetravel byuse

4. Require or needA2formal

   To need a certain amount of time, effort, or resources.

   Erfordern

   • It takes two hours to drive there.
   • This job takes patience.
   • It will take practice to master the skill.

   Synonymecall fordemandentailinvolvenecessitateneedrequireuse up

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