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Kriegen Translations, meanings and synonyms
"Kriegen" is used as verb with the meaning of "to get", "to receive" or "to obtain".
Essential properties of "kriegen"
Its most important properties are:
Properties
- Infinitive: kriegen
- Simple past: kriegte
- Participle: gekriegt
regulartransitive
Note: These properties are not absolute. A transitive verb can be used intransitively and vice versa depending on context, and many verbs can be used reflexively even though they are not primarily reflexive.
Meanings of "kriegen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms
It has the meanings and uses detailed below:
1.) "To obtain or be given something"
- Definition: "To receive or get something."
- Translation(s): to get, to receive, to obtain
- Synonym(s): bekommen, erhalten
- Antonym(s): verlieren
- Related word(s): empfangen, erlangen
📝 Some usage examples:
- Ich kriege morgen mein neues Auto.
- Sie kriegt jede Woche einen Brief von ihrer Mutter.
- Wir kriegen bald die Ergebnisse der Prüfung.
2.) "To succeed in doing or achieving something"
- Definition: "To achieve or accomplish something."
- Translation(s): to manage, to achieve, to accomplish, to get done
- Synonym(s): Erreichen, Schaffen
- Antonym(s): Scheitern
- Related word(s): Erlangen, Erzielen
📝 Some usage examples:
- Ich kriege das schon hin.
- Sie kriegt alles, was sie will.
- Wir kriegen das Problem gelöst.
3.) "To experience something negative"
- Definition: "To suffer or experience something negative."
- Translation(s): get, receive, suffer, experience
- Synonym(s): erleiden, erfahren
- Antonym(s): genießen
- Related word(s): durchmachen, erleben
📝 Some usage examples:
- Er kriegt immer Ärger mit seinem Chef.
- Ich kriege Kopfschmerzen von diesem Lärm.
- Sie kriegt die Grippe, wenn sie sich nicht warm anzieht.
4.) "To catch or capture"
- Definition: "To catch or capture someone or something."
- Translation(s): catch, capture, get
- Synonym(s): Fangen, Erwischen
- Antonym(s): Freilassen
- Related word(s): Einfangen, Schnappen
📝 Some usage examples:
- Die Polizei kriegt den Dieb bestimmt.
- Ich kriege dich schon noch!
- Sie kriegen den Ball einfach nicht ins Tor.