Meanings
To lift or raise something.
کسی چیز کو اٹھانا یا بلند کرنا۔
اٹھانا
uthaana
Common Collocations
- take a break
- take a picture
- take it easy
Example Sentences
Could you please take this box for me?
کیا آپ اس ڈبے کو میرے لیے اٹھا سکتے ہیں؟
Kya aap is dabay ko mere liye utha sakte hain?
I will take the lead in this project.
میں اس منصوبے میں قیادت سنبھالوں گا۔
Main is mansoobay mein qaidat sambhaloon ga.
He took all the necessary steps to succeed.
اس نے کامیابی کے لیے تمام ضروری اقدامات اٹھائے۔
Usne kamiyabi ke liye tamam zaroori iqdamat uthaaye.
Easily Confused With
💡 Memory Tip
Think of 'take' as in grabbing something you want.
Picture someone lifting a heavy box.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Old English "acian" — to receive, get
First known use: 14th century
The word has evolved in usage from its Old English roots to modern English, retaining the meaning related to obtaining or capturing something.