Bekommen - translation, pronunciation and examples
get
etwas erhalten oder sich etwas verschaffen
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Neutral and a bit more formal: to receive or obtain something. Common in written, official, and business contexts.
More literary and formal: to receive, especially guests, signals, messages, or in an official reception context.
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Neutral and a bit more formal: to receive or obtain something. Common in written, official, and business contexts.
Ich habe heute eine wichtige E-Mail erhalten.
Сегодня я получил важное письмо по электронной почте.
More literary and formal: to receive, especially guests, signals, messages, or in an official reception context.
Wir empfangen heute Abend wichtige Gäste.
Сегодня вечером мы принимаем важных гостей.
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bekommen translation: get. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce bekommen
[bəˈkɔmən]
bekommen translation
get
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Ich habe ein neues Handy bekommen.
bekommen transcription
[bəˈkɔmən]
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bekommen meaning: what does it mean?
etwas erhalten oder sich etwas verschaffen
bekommen pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
bekommen is pronounced as [bəˈkɔmən]. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
bekommen definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
Ich habe ein neues Handy bekommen. Translation: Я получил новый телефон.
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