zu Gesicht
Translation
into view, to sight (with 'bekommen'/'kriegen')
Examples
Ich habe ihn noch nie zu Gesicht bekommen.
I have never laid eyes on him.
Wann bekomme ich das neue Auto zu Gesicht?
When do I get to see the new car?
Grammar Patterns
((sb./sth.)) zu Gesicht bekommen to get a look at sb./sth. I finally got to see the new manager.
Similar Words
sehen (to see), erblicken (to behold)
Etymology
From 'zu' (to) + 'Gesicht' (face, sight). Literally 'to sight'.
Memory Tips
Think of something coming 'to' your 'face' (Gesicht), meaning into your field of vision. It's almost always used with 'bekommen' (to get).