A2Vocabulary

kriegen

To get, to receive (colloquial, informal)

In German

kriegen

KREE-gen

Don't Get Confused!

Looks like
Cryin' (crying)
In English means: "Making sounds of distress or pain, weeping"
Actually means
kriegen
To get, to receive (colloquial, informal)
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Memory TipIf you 'kriegen' something in Germany, you 'get' it, you're not 'crying'. Don't weep with joy for getting something, just accept it!

Example Sentences

  1. 1

    Ich kriege einen Brief.

    I am getting a letter.

  2. 2

    Was kriegen wir zum Abendessen?

    What are we getting for dinner?

FAQ

How do you say "To get, to receive (colloquial, informal)" in German?

"To get, to receive (colloquial, informal)" in German is "kriegen" (KREE-gen). Example: Ich kriege einen Brief..

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