taking

ˈteɪkɪŋ
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Translation of taking from English into Dutch,

Noun

1.

acquisition

the act of gaining possession of something
  • The taking of the castle was a significant victory.De inname van het kasteel was een belangrijke overwinning
2.

action

act of seizing or capturing something
  • The taking of the castle was swift.De inname van het kasteel was snel.
3.

earnings

US
money received by a business
US
  • The shop's takings were higher this month.De inkomsten van de winkel waren hoger deze maand.

Adjective

1.

attractive

alluring or charming in appearance or manner
  • She had a taking smile that charmed everyone.Ze had een innemende glimlach die iedereen charmeerde.
2.

obsolete

Dated
historically infectious or contagious
Dated
  • In old texts, the disease was described as taking.In oude teksten werd de ziekte als besmettelijk beschreven.
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Expressions with taking: examples in English and translations in Dutch

partij kiezen
steunen
During the debate, she was clearly taking sides.
makkelijker dan wat dan ook
Winning the game was like taking candy from a baby.
een negatieve invloed hebben
negatief beïnvloeden
The stress is taking a toll on her performance at work.
foto's maken
Picture taking is a popular hobby for many people.
voor het grijpen
The championship title is for the taking this year.
je gaat te ver
You're taking things too far by insulting him like that!

Synonyms and analogies of taking in English

Examples of taking in a sentence

  • The taking of the throne was met with cheers.
  • The taking of the hostages was unexpected.
  • The taking of the lead in the race was thrilling.
  • The restaurant's takings have decreased since last year.
  • Weekly takings are calculated every Friday afternoon.
  • His taking personality made him popular at parties.
take
teɪk
takentook
Verb
tr.
1.

acceptance

receive or accept something given
  • He decided to take the job offer.Hij besloot het baanaanbod aan te nemen.
2.

actions

get into one's hands or possession
  • She will take the keys from the table.Zij zal de sleutels van de tafel pakken.
3.

consumption

consume food or drink
  • He will take his lunch at noon.Hij zal zijn lunch om twaalf uur gebruiken.
Noun
1.

action

act of taking or receiving something
  • The take of the day was impressive.De vangst van de dag was indrukwekkend.
2.

perspective

interpretation or opinion on something
  • Her take on the issue was insightful.Haar visie op de kwestie was inzichtelijk.

Expressions with take: examples in English and translations in Dutch

afhalen
weghalen
She took down the painting from the wall.
uittrekken
afdoen
He decided to take off his jacket.
uitnemen
verwijderen
She decided to take out the trash tonight.
tijd kosten
Good things take time to develop.
een pauze nemen
even pauzeren
Let's take a break and get some fresh air.
zorgen voor
verzorgen
She takes care of her elderly parents.

Translations of "taking" in Context ordered by category and frequency

Adjective / Participle
genomenpp.

Fun again for taking the time to unwind and catch up.

Weer gezellig de tijd genomen om weer helemaal bij te praten.

Noun
innamenmf.

The hypnotic made him drowsy within minutes of taking the pill.

Van het slaapmiddel werd hij binnen enkele minuten na inname slaperig.

overnamenf.

The report details the taking over of assets by competitors.

Het rapport beschrijft de overname van de activa door concurrenten.

veroveringnf.

They tried to subjugate the local population after taking control of the city.

Na de verovering van de stad probeerden ze de plaatselijke bevolking volledig te onderwerpen.

nemen

She rarely entertains the idea of taking a break from work.

Ze overweegt zelden om eens pauze te nemen van haar werk.

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taking: Examples and translations in context

The incurred risks were worth taking for the successful outcome.

De genomen risico's waren de moeite waard gezien het succesvolle resultaat.

I knew he had to be taking something for his cholesterol.

Ik wist dat hij iets moest hebben genomen voor z'n cholesterol.

The patient showed lowered blood pressure after taking the medication.

Bij de patiënt werd na inname van het medicijn een lagere bloeddruk gemeten.

The medication kicking in effect was noticeable within minutes after taking it.

Het effect van de medicijnen was al binnen enkele minuten na inname merkbaar.

The medicine caused him to come out in hives shortly after taking it.

Van het medicijn kreeg hij kort na inname netelroos over zijn hele lijf.

While taking amoxicillin, your child may experience certain discomforts.

Bij inname van amoxicilline, kan uw kind bepaalde ongemakken ervaren.

The riser is provided almost immediately after taking the recommended dose.

De riser wordt vrijwel onmiddellijk na inname van de aanbevolen dosis geleverd.

The oral solution may be mixed in a glass of water before taking.

De drank kan voor inname worden gemengd met een glas water.

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