mengambil

mengambil

"To take."

In this sentence, 'mengambil' is used metaphorically to mean 'to take time' or 'to spend time' for an action.

Dia mengambil masa untuk menjelaskan konsep tersebut.

He takes time to explain the concept.

Here 'mengambil' means 'to take' or 'to pick up', denoting the action of transferring the book from the table.

Saya mengambil buku dari meja.

I take a book from the table.

Here, 'mengambil' conveys 'to seize' or 'to take advantage' of an opportunity presented.

Mereka mengambil peluang untuk berbincang dengan penceramah.

They seize the opportunity to speak with the lecturer.