bekommen
get
The German word 'bekommen' is used to express receiving something or getting something. It is often used in the context of receiving a letter, a gift, or a message. For example, 'Ich bekomme ein Geschenk' means 'I am getting a present.' It can also be used in the context of getting permission or approval, such as 'Ich bekomme keine Erlaubnis' which means 'I am not getting permission.'
Example sentences using: bekommen
Ich habe ein Geschenk bekommen.
I received a gift.
The verb 'bekommen' can be translated as 'received'. In this case, the subject 'Ich' (I) received ('bekommen') a gift ('ein Geschenk').
Kann ich Wasser bekommen?
Can I get water?
Bekommen is typically used to indicate receiving something. In this instance, the speaker is asking if they can receive ('bekommen') water ('Wasser').
Sie haben eine E-Mail bekommen.
They received an email.
'Bekommen' is used to indicate that someone has received something. In this example, 'They' ('Sie') have received ('bekommen') an email ('eine E-Mail').