ontake
A taking on; that which is taken on; acquisitionA taking on; that which is taken on; acquisition.
» At least 31 people were killed when Mt. Ontake erupted.
Beim Ausbruch des Ontake kamen mindestens 31 Menschen ums Leben. — Pfirsichbaeumchen
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1 sensesA taking on; that which is taken on; acquisition.
Examples
2 sentencesAt least 31 people were killed when Mt. Ontake erupted.
deBeim Ausbruch des Ontake kamen mindestens 31 Menschen ums Leben. — Pfirsichbaeumchen
Mount Ontake erupted in Japan.
deIn Japan ist der Ontake ausgebrochen. — Pfirsichbaeumchen
Origin
From Middle English ontaken, equivalent to on- + take. Compare Old English onniman (“to reFrom Middle English ontaken, equivalent to on- + take. Compare Old English onniman (“to receive, take”).
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