take (EN)
kitenzi, nomino

kitenzi “take”

take; he takes; past took, part. taken; ger. taking
  1. chukua
    She took the book from the shelf to read it.
  2. kuchukua
    Jim took his sister's pencil.
  3. kuvua (samaki) / kuwinda (wanyama)
    She took three trout from the stream before noon.
  4. kutoza
    The long hours of work took a heavy toll on her health.
  5. kushinda (katika mchezo)
    In a swift move, she took his queen with her knight.
  6. kukamata (mpira wa kriketi)
    The wicket-keeper took a spectacular catch after the batsman nicked the ball.
  7. kupokea
    She took the gift with a smile, thanking her friend for the thoughtful gesture.
  8. kukubali (kama malipo)
    The coffee shop takes only cash, no credit cards.
  9. kufuata (ushauri au maelekezo)
    When your doctor suggests more rest, you should really take her recommendation seriously.
  10. kurithi
    After her grandmother passed away, Jessica did not take under her will as an heir.
  11. kudai
    She took the praise for the cake, even though her sister was the one who baked it.
  12. kuondoa
    I took three pieces of bread from the dish to make it look symmetrical.
  13. kuuwa
    The raging flood took two victims from the small village.
  14. kupunguza
    If you take two from five, you'll have three remaining.
  15. kumshinda (mpinzani)
    Do you think I could take that guy in a fight?
  16. kushika
    She took his hand.
  17. kuchagua
    When the class voted on the movie to watch, Mark took Maria's side and rallied others to support it.
  18. kubeba
    He took his dog for a walk in the park every morning.
  19. kusafirisha
    The ferry takes passengers across the lake every hour.
  20. kuelekeza (njia)
    The bridge takes you directly to the other side of the river.
  21. kupitia
    He took the shortcut through the park to avoid the traffic on the main road.
  22. kuandamana na
    After the meeting, I took the client to the airport.
  23. kutumia (usafiri)
    I'll take the bus to get to the city center.
  24. kupangisha
    He took out a loan to buy his first car.
  25. kumeza (dawa)
    She took her antibiotics with a glass of water as prescribed by her doctor.
  26. kula / kunywa
    She takes her coffee black every morning.
  27. kupitia (uzoefu)
    She decided to take a risk and invest in the new startup company.
  28. kuhisi
    He took great joy in teaching his grandchildren how to fish.
  29. kuvumilia
    She took the criticism with grace, never once losing her smile.
  30. kupata (madhara)
    During the storm, the old oak tree took a lightning strike and split in half.
  31. kushiriki
    He's taking a break from work to focus on his mental health.
  32. kubadilisha (hali)
    She took the room from messy to immaculate in just an hour.
  33. kutafsiri (hisia)
    She took his silence as a sign of agreement.
  34. kuamua
    After much thought, she took the decision that the project was no longer worth pursuing.
  35. kuelewa (kwa njia fulani)
    Please take my advice as a suggestion, not a command.
  36. kuamini
    When he told me he was stuck in traffic, I took his word for it and waited patiently.
  37. kuchukulia
    She took the noise in the attic to be the sound of a trapped bird.
  38. kuhitimisha
    From his smile, I took that he was pleased with the news.
  39. kupata (jina)
    The movie "Blade Runner" took its name from a novel by William S. Burroughs, though the story is based on Philip K. Dick's "Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?"
  40. kuambukizwa
    She took a cold after walking in the rain without an umbrella.
  41. kunyonya
    The sponge took the spilled wine quickly, absorbing every drop.
  42. kuingiza (maji kwenye chombo)
    During the storm, the old fishing boat took so much water that the crew had to work tirelessly to keep it afloat.
  43. kuhitaji
    Learning to play the piano takes patience and practice.
  44. kuchukua (nafasi)
    She took her place at the table, ready for dinner.
  45. kutumia (muda au nafasi)
    Our old stuff takes an entire room.
  46. kudumu
    Fixing the car took the whole afternoon.
  47. kutumia (fursa)
    She took advantage of the sale to buy a new laptop at half price.
  48. kutekeleza
    Every morning, she takes a jog around the park to stay fit.
  49. kuchukua (umbo)
    The mist took the shape of a mysterious figure as it hovered over the lake.
  50. kutekeleza (jukumu)
    In the school play, Sarah took the role of the queen with great enthusiasm.
  51. kuanza (kazi)
    After the election, she took the role of mayor with great enthusiasm.
  52. kuapa
    She took the pledge to serve the community with dedication.
  53. kupita
    To reach the park quicker, we took the shortcut through the alley.
  54. kuingia
    She took her seat at the front of the classroom.
  55. kutafuta (hifadhi)
    When the storm hit, we quickly took refuge in the basement.
  56. kupima
    Before administering the medication, the nurse took the patient's blood pressure to ensure it was safe to proceed.
  57. kuandika / kukariri
    During the meeting, she took notes on the new project plan to ensure she wouldn't forget any details.
  58. kupiga (picha)
    He took a picture of the sunset with his new camera.
  59. kutapeli
    The con artist took the elderly couple for all their savings.
  60. kujiandikisha (kwenye kozi)
    He decided to take Spanish next year to communicate better on his travels.
  61. kushughulikia
    When challenges come your way, it's best to take them one at a time.
  62. kutumia (kama mfano)
    She's always been quick to learn new languages; take her proficiency in Spanish, which she achieved in just one year.
  63. kuacha (kupiga mpira wa besiboli)
    With a 3-0 count, the batter took the next pitch, hoping for a walk.
  64. kuhitaji (muundo wa kisarufi)
    In German, the verb "helfen" takes the dative case, so you would say "Ich helfe dem Mann."
  65. kukubali (idadi ya hoja katika kazi)
    The command takes three parameters: the file path, the mode of access, and the buffer size.
  66. kustawi
    After planting the cuttings in moist soil, we waited eagerly to see if they would take and flourish.

nomino “take”

sg. take, pl. takes or uncountable
  1. kipande (cha filamu)
    After three failed attempts, the director was pleased with the fourth take of the dramatic monologue.
  2. rekodi (ya muziki)
    After three failed attempts, the band finally got a perfect take of their new song.
  3. mtazamo
    After watching the film, Jenny's take was that the symbolism represented the struggle between technology and nature.
  4. tafsiri
    Her fresh take on the classic fairy tale included modern themes and technology.
  5. mapato
    After the charity gala, the organizers were thrilled with the night's take, which far exceeded their expectations.
  6. mawindo
    After a day at sea, the fishermen were pleased with their large take of tuna.
  7. kamata (mpira wa raga au kriketi)
    The crowd erupted in cheers as the wicket-keeper made a spectacular take behind the stumps.