bekommen
Translation
to get, to receive, to obtain
Examples
Ich habe ein Geschenk bekommen.
I got a present.
Wir bekommen bald Besuch.
We are having visitors soon.
Er bekommt Hunger.
He is getting hungry.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to get, receive (sth.) I got a letter.
((sth.)) to catch (an illness) He caught the flu.
Similar Words
Synonyms: to receive, to get; Antonyms: to give
Etymology
be- (prefix indicating direction/effect) + kommen (to come) -> something comes to you
Memory Tips
FALSE FRIEND: It means 'to get', NOT 'to become' (werden).