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Bekommen Translations, meanings and synonyms
"Bekommen" is used as verb with the meaning of "get", "receive" or "obtain".
Essential properties of "bekommen"
Its most important properties are:
Properties
- Infinitive: bekommen
- Simple past: bekam
- Participle: bekommen
irregulartransitive
Note: These properties are not absolute. A transitive verb can be used intransitively and vice versa depending on context, and many verbs can be used reflexively even though they are not primarily reflexive.
Meanings of "bekommen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms
It has the meanings and uses detailed below:
1.) "To receive or get something"
- Definition: "To receive something from someone, to obtain something."
- Translation(s): get, receive, obtain
- Synonym(s): erhalten, empfangen
- Antonym(s): geben
- Related word(s): bekommen, erhalten, empfangen
📝 Some usage examples:
- Ich habe ein Geschenk zum Geburtstag bekommen.
- Er bekommt jeden Monat Geld von seinen Eltern.
- Hast du die E-Mail bekommen?
2.) "To contract an illness or condition"
- Definition: "To get sick with something, to contract an illness."
- Translation(s): get, catch, contract, develop
- Synonym(s): erkranken, infizieren
- Antonym(s): gesund werden
- Related word(s): krank werden, sich infizieren
📝 Some usage examples:
- Er hat eine Grippe bekommen.
- Ich bekomme oft Kopfschmerzen.
- Sie bekommt leicht Sonnenbrand.
3.) "To obtain or receive something"
- Definition: "To obtain something as a result of an action."
- Translation(s): get, receive, obtain, acquire
- Synonym(s): Erlangen, Erreichen
- Related word(s): Erlangen, Erreichen
📝 Some usage examples:
- Er hat den Job bekommen.
- Sie bekommt gute Noten in der Schule.
- Wir bekommen die Erlaubnis, das Gebäude zu betreten.