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No. 49 in Swedish

ta

"Ta" means "take."

In a sentence

  • Jag ska ta bussen till jobbet.

    I will take the bus to work.

    Here, 'ta' means to take or use something as a means of transportation.

  • Du måste ta ansvar för dina handlingar.

    You must take responsibility for your actions.

    In this sentence, 'ta' is used in a more abstract sense, meaning to assume or accept responsibility.

  • Hon vill ta en paus från arbetet.

    She wants to take a break from work.

    Here, 'ta' implies taking or allowing oneself a period of rest or relief from an activity.

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