English–German
“get” in German
How to say “get” in German
“Get” in German is bekommen.
Something comes into a person's hands or circumstances, such as a parcel received or a condition that arises.
Example sentences with bekommen
Hast du die Nachricht bekommen?
Did you get the message?
Tips for using bekommen
- German bekommen means receive or get, not become; werden expresses the change into a new state.
Other German words for “get”
Ich habe das Paket erhalten.
I got the package.
Ich hole dir einen Kaffee.
I'll get a coffee for you.
Heute kriege ich ein Geschenk.
Today, I'm getting a present.
Ich besorge heute Brot.
I'm getting bread today.
Wir schaffen neue Möbel an.
We are getting new furniture.
Ich beschaffe die nötigen Unterlagen.
I get the necessary documents.
Ich verschaffe dir die Karten.
I'll get you the tickets.






