ambil

ambil

"Ambil" means "take" in English.

Here, "ambil" serves as the verb "to take" in a direct action; it describes the act of taking an item physically.

Saya ambil sebatang pen dari meja.

I take a pen from the table.

In this case, "ambil" is used metaphorically to mean 'taking advantage of or seizing an opportunity', extending the basic meaning into abstract usage.

Dia ambil kesempatan untuk belajar sesuatu yang baru.

He takes the opportunity to learn something new.

Here, "ambil" means 'to take notice' or 'pay attention', showing its usage in an idiomatic expression within the context of attentiveness.

Kami ambil perhatian terhadap aduan tersebut.

We take notice of the complaint.