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bekommen (verb)

Primary meaning: to get/receive.

💬 Example

"In context, `bekommen` expresses: to get/receive."

💡 Memory Tip

Think of 'be-' as 'by' and 'kommen' as 'come'. Something 'comes by' you, so you GET it. Just don't let it 'become' you!

🏛️ Origin

⚠️ Common Mistakes

Ich bekomme Lehrer. → Ich werde Lehrer.

Ich habe ein Geschenk gebekommen. → Ich habe ein Geschenk bekommen.

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