Grammar Rule in 30 Seconds
Use 'be' for formal facts and 'get' for informal actions, especially when things go wrong or represent an achievement.
- Use 'be' for states and formal reports: 'The law was passed.'
- Use 'get' for sudden actions or accidents: 'I got stuck in traffic.'
- Avoid 'get' with stative verbs like 'know' or 'believe': 'He was known' (not 'got known').
Overview
be + 過去分詞 を使うだけでは不十分です。日常会話やビジネス、あるいは文学的な表現において、ネイティブスピーカーは be-passive と get-passive を明確に、かつ無意識に使い分けています。be と get の選択によって表現しているのです。I was married. と I got married. は意味が異なるのか。なぜビジネスレポートで get を使うと違和感があるのか。これらを理解することで、あなたの英語はより立体的で、意図が正確に伝わるものへと進化するはずです。be と get ではその「焦点」が異なります。Be-Passive: 状態と客観性の世界be-passive は、英語における最も標準的で「静的（Static）」な受動態です。動詞 be は「存在・状態」を表すため、この形は「何かが行われた結果、今どういう状態にあるか」や「客観的な事実」に焦点を当てます。- 客観性: 動作主（Agent）を隠し、事実を淡々と述べます。
- 状態の重視: 動作そのものよりも、その結果としての状態を指すことが多いです。
- 日本語との比較: 日本語の「～されている」という、客観的な事実の描写に近いです。
Get-Passive: 変化と経験の世界get-passive は「動的（Dynamic）」な受動態です。動詞 get は「手に入れる、～になる」という「変化」や「到達」の意味を内包しています。そのため、この形は「ある状態から別の状態への移行」や「主語が経験した出来事」を強調します。- 変化の強調: 「～という状態になった」というプロセスに焦点があります。
- 主語の経験: その出来事が主語にとって「予期せぬこと」「幸運なこと」「不運なこと」であるという、個人的なニュアンスが含まれやすくなります。
- 日本語との比較: 日本語の「～（て）しまう」や、被害を表す「～される（迷惑の受身）」のニュアンスに近い場合があります。
The door was locked. は「ドアは施錠されていた（状態）」を指しますが、The door got locked. と言うと「（誰かが閉めた、あるいは風で）ドアがロックされてしまった（変化・出来事）」という動きが感じられます。このように、get を使うことで文に「時間的な流れ」と「ドラマ」が生まれるのです。Be-Passive の構成be 動詞（時制に合わせて変化） + 過去分詞 (V3)am/is/are + V3 | The office is cleaned every night. |was/were + V3 | The contract was signed yesterday. |has/have been + V3 | The bug has been fixed. |modal + be + V3 | The rules must be followed. |Get-Passive の構成get 動詞（時制に合わせて変化） + 過去分詞 (V3)get/gets + V3 | He gets paid on Fridays. |got + V3 | My bicycle got stolen. |am/is/are getting + V3 | The dinner is getting prepared. |had gotten + V3 | He had gotten fired before I joined. |gotten を使うのが一般的ですが、イギリス英語では got が使われます（例: I have gotten used to it. vs I have got used to it.）。C1レベルでは、ターゲットとする地域の語法に合わせるのがプロフェッショナルです。Be-Passive を選ぶべき時- 1学術的・公的な文書 (Formal Contexts):
be が必須です。The data was analyzed... と言うべきところで The data got analyzed... と言うと、まるでデータが勝手に分析されてしまったかのような、非常に不自然でプロ意識に欠ける響きになります。- 1普遍的な事実を述べる時:
Coffee is grown in Brazil.（コーヒーはブラジルで栽培されている）。これは変化ではなく、定常的な事実であるため be が適しています。- 1動作主（by...）を明示する時:
be-passive は by を伴う動作主の提示と相性が良いです。The symphony was composed by Beethoven. は自然ですが、The symphony got composed by Beethoven. は非常に奇妙です。Get-Passive を選ぶべき時- 1予期せぬ出来事やトラブル (Unexpected/Negative Events):
get を使います。これは日本語の「～されちゃった」に近い感覚です。I got stuck in the elevator.（エレベーターに閉じ込められちゃった。）He got caught in the rain.（彼は雨に降られた。）
- 1主語に責任や関与がある場合 (Subject's Involvement):
get が使われます。If you don't study, you'll get rejected.（勉強しないと、不合格になるよ。）- ここで
be rejectedを使うと、単なる「不合格という事実」になりますが、getを使うと「自業自得」や「その結果を被る」というニュアンスが強まります。
- 1状態の変化 (Change of State):
get dressed(服を着る),get married(結婚する),get lost(迷う),get divorced(離婚する)
get-passive を使ってしまうget は「変化」を表すため、動きのない「状態」を表す動詞（Stative Verbs）とは一緒に使えません。- Bad:
He gets known for his talent. - Good:
He is known for his talent.
be を使うのが正解です。日本語で「有名になる」と言いたい場合は become famous や get famous（形容詞）を使いますが、受動態として get known とは言いません。get の多用get-passive は非常にカジュアルです。就職活動（就活）の面接や、上司への報告書で I got promoted. と言うのは、少し「軽すぎる」印象を与えます。ビジネスの公式な場では I was promoted to the position of manager. と be を使うのが無難です。get で表現しようとするI was rained. と言ってしまうミスは有名ですが、これを I got rained. としても不自然です。正しくは I got caught in the rain. です。get-passive もあくまで「他動詞」をベースにする必要があります。日本語の自動詞による受身（雨に降られる、親に死なれる）は、英語では受動態ではなく別の表現（My parents passed away. など）を使う必要があることを忘れないでください。Be-Passive | Get-Passive | Get + Adjective |The window was broken. (窓は割れていた) | The window got broken. (窓が割れた/割っちゃった) | It's getting cold. (寒くなってきた) |be married と get married の違いです。They have been married for 10 years.(彼らは結婚して10年になる＝状態)They got married 10 years ago.(彼らは10年前に結婚した＝出来事・変化)
get-passive で by を使って動作主を言ってもいいですか？get-passive は「主語に何が起きたか」に強い関心があるため、動作主（誰によって）をわざわざ付け加えるなら、より客観的な be-passive を使うのが自然です。get-passive は常に「悪いこと」に使われますか？I got promoted!（昇進した！）や She got elected.（彼女は当選した）のように、ポジティブな「達成」や「幸運」にも使われます。ただし、「予期せぬ変化」というニュアンスは共通しています。get-passive をビジネスで使うのは絶対にダメですか？be-passive を選ぶのが、C1レベルの学習者に求められる「Register（言語使用域）」の使い分けです。get-passive と have something done（使役）はどう違いますか？get-passive は「主語が何かをされる」ですが、have/get something done は「（自分の意志で）誰かに何かをしてもらう」または「（不運にも）自分の持ち物に何かが起きる」という構造です。I got my hair cut.（髪を切ってもらった）と I got cut.（自分が切られた/怪我をした）では、意味が全く異なります。混同しないよう注意しましょう。2. Negatives and Questions
| Form | Structure | Example |
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Negative (Past)
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didn't get + V3
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I didn't get invited.
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Negative (Present)
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don't/doesn't get + V3
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He doesn't get noticed.
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Question (Past)
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Did ... get + V3?
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Did you get hurt?
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Question (Present)
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Do ... get + V3?
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Do they get paid weekly?
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Conjugating the Get-Passive
| Tense | Subject | Get Form | Past Participle | Example |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Present Simple
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He
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gets
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promoted
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He gets promoted every year.
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Past Simple
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They
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got
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married
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They got married in June.
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Present Continuous
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I
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am getting
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paid
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I am finally getting paid.
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Future (will)
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You
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will get
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fired
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You will get fired if you sleep.
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Present Perfect
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She
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has got
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accepted
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She has got accepted to Oxford.
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Past Perfect
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We
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had got
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stuck
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We had got stuck before help arrived.
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Meanings
The passive voice shifts focus from the doer to the receiver. While 'be' is the standard auxiliary, 'get' acts as a dynamic alternative used primarily in informal speech to emphasize the process or the result of an action.
The 'Adversative' Passive
Used when something negative or unexpected happens to the subject.
“My bike got stolen yesterday.”
“We got caught in the rain without an umbrella.”
The 'Achievement' Passive
Used when the subject successfully completes a difficult process.
“She finally got elected to the board.”
“I got accepted into my first-choice university.”
The 'Formal Report' Passive
The standard 'be-passive' used in academic, legal, or journalistic contexts.
“The data was analyzed using a new algorithm.”
“The suspect was apprehended at the scene.”
Reference Table
| 特徴 | Be受動態 | Get受動態 | フォーマル度 | ニュアンス |
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Focus
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行動／結果
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主語の経験、状態変化
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Typical Context
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公式レポート、ニュース、科学論文
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カジュアルな会話、予期せぬ出来事
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Example
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The decision `was made`.
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She `got invited`.
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高い
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中立的な事実
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Example
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The building `was completed`.
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My phone `got broken`.
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中
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結果の強調
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Example
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Research `is conducted` regularly.
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He `gets promoted` often.
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低い
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主語の経験
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Example
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The problem `will be addressed`.
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We `got stuck` in traffic.
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様々
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主語に起こる出来事
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フォーマル度スペクトル
His employment was terminated. (Workplace)
He was fired. (Workplace)
He got fired. (Workplace)
He got the sack. (Workplace)
受動態：Be受動態 vs Get受動態
Be受動態
- フォーマル 客観的、中立的
- 静的 事実、結果
- 形成 be + V3
- 例 The report was written.
Get受動態
- インフォーマル 個人的、動的
- 変化 経験、結果
- 形成 get + V3
- 例 He got fired.
Be受動態 vs Get受動態 一目でわかる比較
受動態の選び方フローチャート
文脈はフォーマルですか（学術、ニュース、公式など）？
個人的な経験や動的な状態変化を強調したいですか？
その出来事は予期せぬもの、偶発的なもの、または主語にとっての結果を伴うものですか？
受動態の文脈
Be受動態の領域
- • 科学レポート
- • ニュースの見出し
- • 公式発表
- • 法的文書
- • 学術論文
Get受動態の領域
- • カジュアルな会話
- • テキストメッセージ
- • ソーシャルメディアのキャプション
- • 個人的な体験談
- • 事故の描写
レベル別の例文
I got hurt.
I got hurt.
They got married.
They got married.
Did you get invited?
Did you get invited?
He got lost.
He got lost.
My phone got stolen at the park.
My phone got stolen at the park.
We didn't get caught by the teacher.
We didn't get caught by the teacher.
She got accepted into the school.
She got accepted into the school.
The car got washed yesterday.
The car got washed yesterday.
I'm worried I might get fired if I'm late again.
I'm worried I might get fired if I'm late again.
The vase got broken while we were moving house.
The vase got broken while we were moving house.
How did that cat get stuck up there?
How did that cat get stuck up there?
He finally got paid after two months of waiting.
He finally got paid after two months of waiting.
The proposal got rejected because of a few minor errors.
The proposal got rejected because of a few minor errors.
I don't want to get mixed up in their personal drama.
I don't want to get mixed up in their personal drama.
The message got lost in translation.
The message got lost in translation.
She got elected despite the controversial campaign.
She got elected despite the controversial campaign.
The nuances of the contract got overlooked during the meeting.
The nuances of the contract got overlooked during the meeting.
It's easy to get bogged down in the technical details.
It's easy to get bogged down in the technical details.
He got passed over for promotion for the third time.
He got passed over for promotion for the third time.
The project got scrapped due to a lack of funding.
The project got scrapped due to a lack of funding.
The witness's testimony got torn to shreds by the defense attorney.
The witness's testimony got torn to shreds by the defense attorney.
In the chaos of the merger, several key departments got left in the lurch.
In the chaos of the merger, several key departments got left in the lurch.
The subtle irony of his speech got completely missed by the audience.
The subtle irony of his speech got completely missed by the audience.
I'm afraid your application got caught up in the bureaucratic red tape.
I'm afraid your application got caught up in the bureaucratic red tape.
間違えやすい
Learners confuse 'I got fixed the car' with 'I got the car fixed.'
Learners think 'I got hungry' is a passive sentence.
Using 'get' for long-term professional changes.
よくある間違い
I got not invited.
I didn't get invited.
He got happy.
He became happy.
I was get hurt.
I got hurt.
The car got fix.
The car got fixed.
Did you got paid?
Did you get paid?
I got stolen my phone.
My phone got stolen.
The window got broke.
The window got broken.
He got known for his music.
He was known for his music.
The book got written by him.
The book was written by him.
I got told the news.
I was told the news.
The results got published in Nature.
The results were published in Nature.
It got believed that...
It was believed that...
He got seen entering the building.
He was seen entering the building.
The law got changed last year.
The law was changed last year.
文型パターン
I'm so happy because I finally got ___!
You won't believe it, but my ___ got ___ yesterday.
If you don't follow the rules, you might get ___.
It's quite common for people to get ___ in the ___.
Real World Usage
I just got dumped lol.
I got promoted to lead developer within six months.
The suspect was apprehended.
My post got shared 1000 times!
Your order just got picked up!
Our flight got canceled at the last minute.
「Dynamic」か「Static」かで考えよう🎯
got soaked in the rain!」が自然ですね。フォーマルな文章ではGet受動態は避けて⚠️
was made by the committee.」のように、客観的な表現を心がけてください。形容詞に注意💡
got hungry」はお腹が空いたという状態変化ですが、「I got recognized」は誰かに認識されたという受動態です。getの後に来る単語が何なのか、しっかり見極めてくださいね。地域によるニュアンスの違い🌍
got broken yesterday.」はアメリカ英語でよく聞かれます。ネイティブの言葉を聞いてみよう💡
gets promoted often.」のような表現がどんな時に使われているか、実際に聞いてみてください。Smart Tips
Swap 'was' for 'got' when describing sudden accidents or surprises.
Check for 'got' and replace it with 'was/were' to sound more authoritative.
Never use 'get'. Stick to 'be' for all stative passives.
Use 'finally got' to emphasize the effort you put in.
発音
The 'Got' Reduction
In fast speech, 'got' often reduces to /ɡət/ or even just a glottal stop before a consonant.
Linking 'Get' and 'Invited'
When 'get' ends in a consonant and the V3 starts with a vowel, they link.
Emphasis on the result
I got PAID! ↗
Excitement or relief about an achievement.
暗記しよう
記憶術
GET = G-o, E-vent, T-rouble. Use 'get' when an event 'goes' wrong or involves 'trouble'.
視覚的連想
Imagine a 'Get' as a lightning bolt hitting an object (dynamic action), while 'Be' is a steady, unmoving pillar (a state).
Rhyme
When it's formal, use 'be' to stay cool. When it's messy, 'get' is the rule!
Story
I was walking home when my umbrella *got* blown away. I *got* soaked to the bone. Luckily, I *got* invited inside by a neighbor. If I were writing a police report, I'd say 'The umbrella was lost,' but this is my story!
Word Web
チャレンジ
Write three things that 'got' done today using the get-passive, then rewrite them using the be-passive to see how the vibe changes.
文化メモ
The get-passive is extremely common in US speech, especially for negative events. It reflects a culture of direct, action-oriented storytelling.
While common, some older speakers in the UK may still view the get-passive as 'lazy' or 'incorrect' English, preferring 'be' in all contexts.
Australians use the get-passive frequently, often combined with colorful slang.
The verb 'get' comes from Old Norse 'geta' (to obtain/reach).
会話のきっかけ
Have you ever got stuck in an elevator?
What's the most expensive thing you've ever had that got broken?
Do you think people who get fired always deserve it?
Tell me about a time you got accepted into something you really wanted.
日記のテーマ
よくある間違い
Test Yourself
The new bridge ___ built last year.
was built」が適切です。Choose the correct sentence:
Find and fix the mistake:
The highly confidential documents got sent to the wrong department.
were sent」（Be受動態）の方が、「got sent」（Get受動態）よりも適切で、後者はカジュアルすぎます。Score: /3
練習問題
8 exercisesI can't believe it! My car ___ last night.
Find and fix the mistake:
He got known for his amazing cooking skills.
She ___ (not) accepted into the program last year.
The police arrested him.
A: The data was analyzed. B: The data got analyzed.
A: Why are you so wet? B: I ___ in the rain.
It got believed that the earth was flat.
1. Scientific Paper 2. Telling a friend about a theft
Score: /8
Practice Bank
11 exercisesI hate it when my train ___ delayed.
Which sentence is correct?
Translate into English: 'Fue criticado por su desempeño.'
The scientific discovery got published in a prestigious journal.
Arrange these words into a sentence:
受動態の構文と最も可能性の高い文脈を一致させましょう。
He's always careful not to ___ caught cheating.
Customer complaints are always got addressed promptly.
Which sentence is correct?
Translate into English: 'Ella se ha casado recientemente.'
Arrange these words into a sentence:
Score: /11
よくある質問 (8)
No, it is perfectly grammatical. However, it is restricted by register. It is 'wrong' in a formal essay but 'right' in a casual conversation.
Yes! While often used for accidents, it is also used for achievements like `get promoted` or `get elected`.
Because 'know' is a stative verb. The get-passive requires a dynamic action or a change of state.
`I got hurt` focuses on the moment the injury happened. `I was hurt` can describe the state of being injured over a period of time.
You can, but it's rare. The get-passive usually focuses on the subject's experience rather than who did it.
It is very common in both, but American English tends to use it slightly more frequently in a wider range of informal contexts.
Yes. `The house is getting painted` means the action is happening right now in an informal context.
Sometimes. `He got arrested` can subtly imply he did something to cause it, whereas `He was arrested` is more neutral.
Scaffolded Practice
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Mastery Progress
Needs Practice
Improving
Strong
Mastered
In Other Languages
Ser + participio / Se pasivo
Spanish 'se' is much more common than the English get-passive.
Se faire + infinitif
French uses the infinitive, English uses the past participle.
Vorgangspassiv (werden)
German 'werden' is the standard passive, not just informal.
Ukemi (受身)
Japanese uses a verb suffix (-reru/-rareru) rather than an auxiliary verb.
Internal Passive / In- prefix
Arabic passives are highly formal and morphological.
Bèi (被)
Bèi is a particle/preposition, not a conjugated verb.
Learning Path
Prerequisites
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