gotcha
Translation
I understand, I've caught you, I've tricked you
Examples
Gotcha! I understand now.
Gotcha! I understand now.
Gotcha! You can't hide from me.
Gotcha! You can't hide from me.
I switched the sugar for salt. Gotcha!
I switched the sugar for salt. Gotcha!
Grammar Patterns
((...)) used to show understanding - "The meeting is at 3." "Gotcha."
((...)) used when catching someone - He jumped out and shouted, "Gotcha!"
Similar Words
I see, I understand, caught you
Etymology
An informal contraction of '(I have) got you'.
Memory Tips
It comes from saying 'got you' very quickly, which sounds like 'gotcha'.