VERB
kriegen/ˈkʁiːɡŋ̍/to get; to receive; (colloquial) to catch
kriegen is a German verb that means to get, to receive, or (colloquial) to catch. It is pronounced /ˈkʁiːɡŋ̍/. In conjugation, the simple past is "kriegte" and the past participle is "gekriegt".
Definitions
1.to get; to receive(colloquial; to obtain)
a.to be given or obtain something
Sie kriegt zum Geburtstag ein Buch.—She gets a book for her birthday.
2.to catch (an illness), to come down with(colloquial; to catch/contract)
a.to become afflicted by something (usually negative)
Er kriegt immer schnell eine Erkältung.—He always catches a cold quickly.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | kriegen |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | kriege |
| Present (du) | kriegst |
| Present (er/sie/es) | kriegt |
| Preterite (ich) | kriegte |
| Participle II | gekriegt |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | kriegte |
| Imperative (singular) | kriege |
| Imperative (plural) | kriegt |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "kriegen" mean in English?
- "kriegen" means to get, to receive, or (colloquial) to catch. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "kriegen"?
- "kriegen" is pronounced /ˈkʁiːɡŋ̍/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "kriegen"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "kriegen" is "gekriegt", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "kriegen"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "kriegen" becomes "kriegte" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "kriegen"?
- "kriegen" is a verb in German.
