ab|bekommen
Translation
to get a share of, to get damaged, to get something off, to receive a part of
Examples
Jeder hat ein Stück vom Kuchen abbekommen.
Everyone got a piece of the cake.
Das Auto hat einen Kratzer abbekommen.
The car got a scratch.
Ich bekomme den Fleck nicht ab.
I can't get the stain off.
Grammar Patterns
((et4)) ((von+3)) abbekommen 'to get sth. from sth.' He got a share of the profit.
((et4)) abbekommen 'to get sth. (damage)' The car got a scratch.
((et4)) nicht abbekommen 'to not be able to get sth. off' I can't get the stain off.
Similar Words
Synonyms: erhalten (to receive), kriegen (to get)
Etymology
From the prefix 'ab-' (off, away) + the verb 'bekommen' (to get, receive). It implies getting a part 'off' of a whole.
Memory Tips
Imagine 'getting' (bekommen) a piece 'off' (ab) a cake. This helps remember the meaning 'to get a share'.