English–German

“get” in German

Pronunciation

IPA/bəˈkɔmən/

Example

Gestern bekam ich ein Paket von meiner Freundin.

Yesterday I got a package from my friend.

Illustration for bekommen (get)

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.

Full entry for bekommen: usage tips, similar words and word origin

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.

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