This is the 999th most frequent Indonesian word.
diambil
"Diambil" means "taken."
Here, 'diambil' represents the word 'taken' in a passive construction, indicating an action done to the subject (the book) by someone (the student).
Buku itu diambil oleh siswa.
The book was taken by the student.
In this case, 'diambil' implies an attempted or an almost completed action of taking, in a passive voice.
Kalungku hampir diambil oleh pencuri.
My necklace was almost taken by a thief.
Here, 'diambil' describes the act of taking pictures during a specific time, in a passive form.