This is the 390th most frequent Estonian word.
võtma
"Võtma" means "to take."
Here, 'võtma' is used in its literal sense: to physically take an object.
Ma võtan raamatu laualt.
I take the book from the table.
In this sentence, 'võtma' is used in a more figurative sense, meaning to assume or accept responsibility.
Sul on aeg võtta vastutus oma tegude eest.
It is time for you to take responsibility for your actions.
Here, 'võtma' is applied to the context of allocating or using time rather than taking a tangible object.