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 get or receive something(acquisition)
a.to be given or handed something
Ich bekam zum Geburtstag ein Buch.—I got a book for my birthday.
b.to obtain as a result of an action
Er bekam eine gute Note in der Prüfung.—He received a good grade on the exam.
2.to experience a feeling or effect (colloquial)(effect/reaction)
a.to suffer or react to something (often food/drink)
Die Suppe bekam ihm nicht.—The soup did not agree with him.
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.
