Mitbekommen Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Mitbekommen" is used as verb with the meaning of "to notice", "to realize" or "to perceive".

Essential properties of "mitbekommen"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

Infinitive: mitbekommen
Simple past: bekam mit
Participle: mitbekommen

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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 "mitbekommen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To perceive or notice something incidentally"

Definition: "To perceive or become aware of something, often incidentally."
Translation(s): to notice, to realize, to perceive, to catch
Synonym(s): bemerken, wahrnehmen
Antonym(s): übersehen, ignorieren
Related word(s): verstehen, erfahren

📝 Some usage examples:

Ich habe nicht alles mitbekommen, was er gesagt hat.I didn't catch everything he said.
Hast du mitbekommen, dass sie umgezogen sind?Did you notice that they moved?
Er hat die Neuigkeiten nicht mitbekommen.He didn't get the news.

2.) "To receive information or news indirectly"

Definition: "To receive something, especially information or news, indirectly."
Translation(s): to hear about, to get wind of, to be informed of (indirectly)
Synonym(s): erfahren, erhalten
Antonym(s): verlieren, verpassen
Related word(s): mitteilen, informieren

📝 Some usage examples:

Ich habe die Nachricht über ihn mitbekommen.I heard the news through him.
Sie hat das Gerücht nicht mitbekommen.She didn't hear about the rumor.
Wir haben die Einladung nicht mitbekommen.We didn't get the invitation.

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