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bekommen, erhalten

Example:

I'll get the book for you.

Ich werde das Buch für dich bekommen.

Did you get my message?

Hast du meine Nachricht erhalten?

Usage: informalContext: Commonly used in informal conversations and everyday situations.

Note: This meaning is often used interchangeably with 'erhalten' in formal contexts.

werden

Example:

I want to get better.

Ich möchte besser werden.

She will get the promotion.

Sie wird die Beförderung bekommen.

Usage: formalContext: Used in more formal contexts or when discussing future events.

Note: Can also be translated as 'bekommen' in some contexts, but primarily used for expressing becoming or transitioning into a state.

holen

Example:

Can you get the groceries?

Kannst du die Lebensmittel holen?

I need to get my jacket from the car.

Ich muss meine Jacke aus dem Auto holen.

Usage: informalContext: Commonly used in informal requests or when referring to fetching items.

Note: Often used in the context of retrieving something from a specific location.

verstehen

Example:

I don't get what you mean.

Ich verstehe nicht, was du meinst.

Do you get the joke?

Verstehst du den Witz?

Usage: informalContext: Used when trying to comprehend or make sense of something.

Note: Commonly used in casual conversations or when seeking clarification.

gelangen

Example:

The news got to him late.

Die Nachricht erreichte ihn spät.

How did you get here so quickly?

Wie bist du so schnell hierher gelangt?

Usage: formalContext: Refers to reaching a destination or having information reach someone.

Note: Often used in more formal or written contexts.

Obtain

To obtain something means to acquire or get hold of it, often through effort or persistence.

Example: She managed to obtain a copy of the report.

Note: Obtain implies a more deliberate or intentional action compared to get.

Acquire

To acquire something means to gain possession or control of it through one's actions or efforts.

Example: He acquired a new skill after attending the workshop.

Note: Acquire often conveys a sense of obtaining something valuable or new.

Receive

To receive something means to be given or presented with it, often as a gift or a form of communication.

Example: I received an unexpected gift from a friend.

Note: Receive focuses on the act of being given something rather than actively obtaining it.

Attain

To attain something means to achieve or reach a goal, often after effort or striving.

Example: She finally attained her dream of becoming a published author.

Note: Attain emphasizes the accomplishment or reaching of a specific goal or objective.

Secure

To secure something means to obtain or achieve it in a way that ensures its safety, stability, or success.

Example: The team secured a victory in the final minutes of the game.

Note: Secure implies not just obtaining something but also making sure it is protected or guaranteed.

Get out of hand

To become uncontrollable or chaotic.

Example: The situation has gotten out of hand, and we need to address it immediately.

Note: The original word 'get' is transformed into a phrasal verb with a specific meaning.

Get along

To have a harmonious relationship with someone.

Example: My siblings and I get along well despite our differences.

Note: The original word 'get' combines with 'along' to create a new meaning related to relationships.

Get over

To recover from something, such as an illness or emotional distress.

Example: It took her a long time to get over her ex-boyfriend.

Note: The original word 'get' is combined with 'over' to indicate moving past something.

Get on someone's nerves

To annoy or irritate someone.

Example: His constant tapping on the desk really gets on my nerves.

Note: The original word 'get' takes on a new meaning when combined with 'on' and 'nerves'.

Get the hang of

To learn or understand how to do something.

Example: It took me a while, but I finally got the hang of playing the guitar.

Note: The original word 'get' joined with 'the hang of' forms a phrase indicating acquiring a skill or knowledge.

Get by

To manage to survive or cope with a situation, especially with limited resources.

Example: With some budgeting, we can get by on our current income.

Note: The original word 'get' combined with 'by' creates a new meaning related to survival or coping.

Get cold feet

To become nervous or hesitant about doing something one had planned to do.

Example: She was all set to skydive, but at the last minute, she got cold feet.

Note: The original word 'get' combines with 'cold feet' to convey a specific feeling of hesitation.

Get the ball rolling

To start or initiate something.

Example: Let's get the ball rolling on this project by setting up a meeting next week.

Note: This slang term uses the idea of a ball rolling to symbolize getting something started or moving forward.

Get a kick out of

To experience amusement or enjoyment from something.

Example: I always get a kick out of watching funny cat videos online.

Note: This slang phrase emphasizes the feeling of enjoyment or amusement one gets from a particular activity or situation.

Get on board

To agree with or support a decision or plan.

Example: If we want to succeed, everyone needs to get on board with the new marketing strategy.

Note: This slang term conveys the idea of being supportive or in agreement with a particular course of action.

Get the drift

To understand the general idea or message being conveyed.

Example: I don't want to go into too much detail, but do you get the drift of what I'm saying?

Note: This phrase suggests understanding the main point or essence of something without needing all the specific details.

Get the picture

To understand or comprehend a situation or concept.

Example: I explained it three times, but does she finally get the picture?

Note: Similar to 'get the drift,' this phrase implies grasping the overall idea or situation being presented.

Get lost

To tell someone to leave or go away in a rude or dismissive manner.

Example: He was being disrespectful, so I told him to get lost.

Note: This slang term is a blunt and often impolite way of asking someone to leave or expressing annoyance with their presence.

I need to get some groceries.

Ich muss einige Lebensmittel holen.

Can you help me get my coat?

Kannst du mir helfen, meinen Mantel zu holen?

I always get up early in the morning.

Ich stehe immer früh am Morgen auf.

She wants to get a new job.

Sie möchte einen neuen Job bekommen.

Get - Verb (Verb) / Verb, base form (Verb, base form)

Lemma: get

Conjugations

Verb, past tense (Verb, past tense): got

Verb, past participle (Verb, past participle): gotten

Verb, gerund or present participle (Verb, gerund or present participle): getting

Verb, 3rd person singular present (Verb, 3rd person singular present): gets

Verb, base form (Verb, base form): get

Verb, non-3rd person singular present (Verb, non-3rd person singular present): get

Syllables, Separation and Stress

Get Contains 1 syllables: get

Phonetic transcription: ˈget

get , ˈget (The red syllable is stressed)

The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000.

Get: 0 - 100 (Extremely common).

This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.

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