This is the 49th most frequent Swedish word.
ta
"Ta" means "take."
Here, 'ta' means to take or use something as a means of transportation.
Jag ska ta bussen till jobbet.
I will take the bus to work.
Here, 'ta' implies taking or allowing oneself a period of rest or relief from an activity.
Hon vill ta en paus från arbetet.
She wants to take a break from work.
In this sentence, 'ta' is used in a more abstract sense, meaning to assume or accept responsibility.