Meanings
To seize or capture something.
کچھ پکڑنا یا حاصل کرنا۔
لینا
lena
Common Collocations
- take a break
- take a chance
- take a risk
Example Sentences
Please take that book from the table.
براہ کرم وہ کتاب میز سے لے لو۔
Bara-e-karam woh kitaab mez se le lo.
I will take this opportunity to learn new skills.
میں اس موقعے کو نئی مہارتیں سیکھنے کے لیے لوں گا۔
Main is moqay ko nai mahartain seekhne ke liye loonga.
She decided to take the bus instead of driving.
اس نے چلانے کے بجائے بس لینے کا فیصلہ کیا۔
Us ne chalanay ke bajaye bus lene ka faisla kiya.
Easily Confused With
💡 Memory Tip
Think of taking a piece of cake.
A hand reaching out to grab something.
🗣️ Urdu Proverb
پہلا قدم ہی آگے بڑھنے کا ہے
pehla qadam hi aage barhne ka hai
The first step is the beginning of moving forward.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Old English "tacan" — to grasp, seize
First known use: 9th century
The word 'take' has evolved from the Old English 'tacan', which means to grasp or to seize something. It has retained a similar meaning throughout its usage in Middle and Modern English.