getan
Meaning and Usage
"Getan" is the past participle of the German verb "tun," which means "to do." It is used to indicate an action that has been done or completed in the past.
Linguistic Analysis
The word "getan" consists of the prefix "ge-" (indicating the past participle form) and the root "tun." Its etymology stems from the Middle High German word "tun" and the Old High German word "tuon."
Comparisons between German and English
The English equivalent of "getan" is "done," as in "Ich habe es getan" (I have done it).
Cultural Context
"Getan" is commonly used in everyday conversation and writing to express completed actions.
Example Sentences
- Sie hat alles getan, um zu helfen. (She did everything to help.)
- Was hast du getan, um das Problem zu lösen? (What did you do to solve the problem?)
Memory Tips
Associate "getan" with the English word "done" to remember its meaning as the past participle of "to do."
Additional Vocabulary
- Synonyms: erledigt (finished), vollbracht (accomplished)
- Antonyms: unbeendet (unfinished), nicht getan (not done)
Gender and Plural (for nouns)
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Conjugation (for verbs)
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