kriegen
Translation
to get, to receive, to catch (an illness)
Examples
Er kriegt ein neues Fahrrad.
He gets a new bicycle.
Sie kriegt oft Kopfschmerzen.
She often gets headaches.
Was kriegt er für seine Arbeit?
What does he get for his work?
Grammar Patterns
((sb.)) ((sth.)) to get (sth.) He gets a present.
((sb.)) ((sth.)) ((from sb.)) to get (sth.) from (sb.) She gets a letter from him.
Similar Words
Synonyms: bekommen, erhalten (more formal); Antonyms: geben (to give)
Etymology
From Middle High German 'kriegen' (to strive, to fight), which evolved to mean 'obtain through effort' and then simply 'to get'.
Memory Tips
A common, informal substitute for 'bekommen'. Use it in everyday speech.