VERB

bekommen/bəˈkɔmən/to get; to receive; (of food) to agree with

bekommen is a German verb that means to get, to receive, or (of food) to agree with. 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(obtaining)

a.to be given or to come into possession of something

Sie bekommt zum Geburtstag ein neues Fahrrad.She is getting a new bicycle for her birthday.

2.to agree with (of food, health)(agreement with someone/food)

a.for food or something to not cause discomfort

Das Essen bekommt ihm nicht.The food does not agree with him.

Conjugation

Infinitivebekommen
Present (ich)bekomme
Present (du)bekommst
Present (er/sie/es)bekommt
Preterite (ich)bekam
Participle IIbekommen
Konjunktiv II (ich)bekäme
Imperative (singular)bekomm
Imperative (plural)bekommt
Auxiliaryhaben

Frequently asked questions

What does "bekommen" mean in English?
"bekommen" means to get, to receive, or (of food) to agree with. 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.

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