VERB
bekommen/bəˈkɔmən/to get; to receive; to obtain
bekommen is a German verb that means to get, to receive, or to obtain. It is pronounced /bəˈkɔmən/. In conjugation, the simple past is "bekam" and the past participle is "bekommen".
Definitions
1.to receive or be given something(allgemein)
a.to get, receive (physically)
Ich bekomme jeden Morgen Post.—I get mail every morning.
b.to come into possession of; obtain
Er hat zum Geburtstag ein Fahrrad bekommen.—He got a bicycle for his birthday.
2.to develop or start to have (e.g. an illness, feeling)(Zustand/Gesundheit)
a.to contract, develop
Sie bekam plötzlich Fieber.—She suddenly developed a fever.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | bekommen |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | bekomme |
| Present (du) | bekommst |
| Present (er/sie/es) | bekommt |
| Preterite (ich) | bekam |
| Participle II | bekommen |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | bekäme |
| Imperative (singular) | bekomm |
| Imperative (plural) | bekommt |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "bekommen" mean in English?
- "bekommen" means to get, to receive, or to obtain. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "bekommen"?
- "bekommen" is pronounced /bəˈkɔmən/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "bekommen"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "bekommen" is "bekommen", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "bekommen"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "bekommen" becomes "bekam" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "bekommen"?
- "bekommen" is a verb in German.
