Korean

하다

취하다
Meaning: to take (a measure); to assume (a stance)
Part of Speech: Verb

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Verb inflections

Form Inflected form
Base 취하다
Present 취한다
Polite 취해요
Formal 취합니다
Past 취했다
Past + Polite 취했어요
Guess + Polite 취하겠어요
Connective 취하고
Conditional 취하면
Volitional 취하자
Imperative 취해라
Imperative + Polite 취하세요
Attributive 취하는 / 취한 / 취할

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Example sentences

The government took a firm stance on this issue.
정부는 시장 안정을 위해 강력한 조치를 취했다.
The government took strong measures to stabilize the market.
그녀는 카메라를 향해 멋진 포즈를 취했다.
She took a cool pose for the camera.
그는 춤을 추기 전 모음 동작을 취했다.
He took the moeum posture before starting the dance.
정부는 불법 행위에 대해 엄중 조치를 취하기로 했다.
The government decided to take strict measures against illegal acts.
소파에 앉아 편안히 휴식을 취했다.
I sat on the sofa and took a comfortable rest.
업무가 과다하여 휴식을 취할 수 없었다.
I couldn't take a rest because of the excessive workload.
정부는 긴급 조치를 취했다
The government took emergency measures.
정부는 부패에 대해 강력한 조치를 취했다.
The government took strong measures against corruption.
삭막한 도시 생활을 벗어나 자연에서 휴식을 취하고 싶다.
I want to leave the desolate city life and rest in nature.

Usage Notes

Means to adopt a certain attitude, action, or measure. It is often used in formal contexts, like taking a stance (태도를 취하다) or taking a rest (휴식을 취하다).

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