German Conversation · Level 10
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German word
Take
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈteɪ̯k/
Meaning
- neuter nountake
Example
Wir brauchen noch zwei Takes.
We still need two takes.
More examples
Beim Mix entschieden wir uns für den ersten Take.
During the mix, we decided on the first take.
Core concept
One recorded performance or shot kept as a separate version for later editing or selection.
Common phrases
erster Take
first take
letzter Take
last take
Similar words
Aufnahme: A single recording of sound or images made by a device.
Einstellung: A single uninterrupted shot captured by a camera.
Version: A distinct finished form created through editing or revision.
Clip: A short excerpt of recorded video or audio.
Definition in German
Eine einzelne, abgeschlossene Ton- oder Filmaufnahme, die als separate Version für Schnitt oder Auswahl dient.
Word origin
German Take is borrowed from English take in the recording and film-production sense, referring to one attempt or version.
Usage tips
- Take is a masculine German noun, so the forms are der Take, ein Take, and zwei Takes.
Other meanings
- recordingnoun
Related words
- Retakeretakenoun
- Outtakeouttakenoun