taken

The past participle of 'take'; used as an adjective to describe something that is already claimed, occupied, or in use.

ruПричастие прошедшего времени от глагола 'take'; используется как прилагательное для описания чего-то, что уже занято, используется или на что уже есть права.esParticipio pasado del verbo 'take'; usado como adjetivo para describir algo que ya está ocupado, usado o sobre lo que ya se tienen derechos.frParticipe passé du verbe 'take'; utilisé comme adjectif pour décrire quelque chose qui est déjà occupé, utilisé, réservé ou pris.dePartizip Perfekt des Verbs 'take'; als Adjektiv beschreibt es etwas, das bereits besetzt, in Anspruch genommen oder vergeben ist, oder eine Person, die (z. B. in einer Beziehung) vergeben ist.ptParticípio passado do verbo 'take'; usado como adjetivo para descrever algo que já está ocupado, em uso ou sob a posse ou direito de alguém.zh动词 take 的过去分词，用作形容词，表示已被占用、已被人使用或已被预订的；也可表示被拿走的、被夺取的，或已被接受的。arاسم مفعول من الفعل "take"؛ يُستعمل صفةً لوصف شيء مأخوذ أو محجوز أو مشغول أو مستعمل أو مُلك.

1. Understood or interpreted B2 formal

   Understood or interpreted in a particular way.

   • His silence was taken as a sign of agreement.
   • The remark was taken out of context.
   • Her words were taken to mean she would resign.

   ruПонятыйesentendido/interpretadofrcompris, interprétédeAufgefasstptInterpretadozh被理解为arمَفْهُوم

   Synonyms: interpretedperceivedreadunderstood

2. Affected by illness B2 informal british

   Affected or stricken with a minor illness or indisposition.

   • He was taken ill during the journey.
   • She was taken with a sudden fever.
   • The child was taken poorly and had to stay home.

   ruЗаболевшийesIndispuestofrpris/atteint (d'une indisposition)deErkranktptAcometido por doençazh染病的arمُصابٌ بِعِلَّةٍ

   Synonyms: afflictedovercomesmittenstricken

• more taken comparative form
• most taken superlative form

irregular verb

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

ruГлагол, обозначающий действие по получению, принятию или переноске чего-либо.esVerbo que denota la acción de obtener, aceptar o llevar algo de un lugar a otro.frVerbe désignant l'action de saisir, de recevoir, d'accepter ou de transporter quelque chose.deVerb, das die Handlung des Nehmens, Annehmens oder Tragens bezeichnet.ptVerbo que indica a ação de obter, receber, aceitar, pegar ou levar algo, além de assumir ou realizar uma ação.zh表示获取、接受、拿取或携带某物的动作的动词。arفعل يدل على الأخذ أو القبول أو الحمل أو الاستيلاء.

1. Grasp or carry A1 formal

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

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

   ruВзятьestomar, cogerfrprendre (porter avec soi)deNehmenptPegar e levarzh拿arالأخذ

   Synonyms: bearcarryclaspclutchgrabgraspgripholdseizesnatchtransport

   Antonyms: droplet goput downrelease

2. Consume or ingest A1 formal

   To eat, drink, or use something.

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

   ruУпотреблятьesConsumir o ingerirfrConsommer ou ingérerdeKonsumierenptConsumir ou ingerirzh服用arتناول

   Synonyms: consumedrinkeathaveimbibeingestpartakeswallow

   Antonyms: abstainfast

3. Travel by vehicle A1 informal

   To use a form of transport.

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

   ruЕхать на транспортеestomar (un medio de transporte)frprendre (un moyen de transport)deMit dem Verkehrsmittel fahrenptUsar transportezh乘坐交通工具arاستخدام وسيلة نقل

   Synonyms: boardcatchgo byridetravel byuse

4. Require or need A2 formal

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

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

   ruТребоватьesrequerir, necesitarfrexiger, nécessiterdeErfordernptExigirzh需要arيستلزم

   Synonyms: call fordemandentailinvolvenecessitateneedrequireuse up

• taken past participle
• took past simple
• taking present participle
• takes third person singular

Phrasal variants: take aftertake awaytake downtake fortake intake offtake ontake outtake overtake totake up