kriegen

Meaning and Usage

"Kriegen" is a colloquial term in German that means "to get" or "to receive." It is commonly used in spoken German to express obtaining something, whether tangible or intangible.

Linguistic Analysis

The word "kriegen" is a verb and does not have a prefix or suffix. It is derived from the Middle High German word "krîgen," which means "to obtain."

Comparisons between German and English

"Kriegen" is similar to the English word "to get" in terms of meaning and usage.

Cultural Context

In informal contexts and spoken language, "kriegen" is widely used in German-speaking countries, but it may be perceived as less formal in written German.

Example Sentences

• Ich kriege ein Geschenk. (I am getting a present.)
• Sie kriegen sehr gute Noten. (They are getting very good grades.)

Memory Tips

To remember the meaning of "kriegen," think of the English word "to get" and associate it with obtaining something in a colloquial or informal manner.

Additional Vocabulary

• erhalten (to receive)
• bekommen (to get)
• annehmen (to receive, to accept)

Conjugation (for verbs)

• Ich kriege (I get)
• Du kriegst (You get)
• Er/Sie/Es kriegt (He/She/It gets)
• Wir kriegen (We get)
• Ihr kriegt (You get)
• Sie kriegen (They get)

Gender and Plural (for nouns)

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