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Italian word

prendere

to take; to get; to catch; to have (food/drink); to pick up

Looks like

to comprehend (Latin root prehendere)

N/A as a modern English word

⚠️ The trap

'Cosa prendi?' in a bar = 'What are you having/ordering?' — not 'What are you taking?'. This broad use of 'prendere' for ordering drinks and food surprises English speakers. 'Prendere il treno' = to take/catch the train. 'Prendere freddo' = to catch a cold.

To say "N/A as a modern English word" in Italian:

prendere (correct — very broad verb)

"prendere" in English means:

to take; to get; to catch; to have (food/drink); to pick up

Example

"Cosa prendi? — Un caffè, grazie."

"What are you having? — A coffee, thanks."

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