zu Gesicht
Translation
into view, to sight (with 'bekommen'/'kriegen')
Examples
Ich habe ihn noch nie zu Gesicht bekommen.
I have never seen 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 a look at the new manager.
Similar Words
sehen (to see), erblicken (to spot)
Etymology
Composed of 'zu' (to) and 'Gesicht' (face, sight). The literal sense is 'to sight'.
Memory Tips
Imagine you 'get' (bekommen) something in front of your 'face' (Gesicht) so you can see it. It means 'to get a look at'.