Get - translation, pronunciation and examples
get
receive or obtain something
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When to use get
Я получаю письмо каждую неделю.
Мы получаем много писем каждый день.
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Мы получаем много писем каждый день.
We get many emails every day.
Similar words
basic, general verb meaning to receive, obtain, or become affected by something
more formal and specific than get; focuses on something being given or sent to you
more formal; usually means to get something after effort, process, or permission
means to pick something up or take it with you, not just receive it
often means possession or experience; sometimes suggests receiving something, but it is broader than get
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What's the difference between get / receive / obtain / take / have / earn
basic, general verb meaning to receive, obtain, or become affected by something
I get a letter every week.
Я получаю письмо каждую неделю.
more formal and specific than get; focuses on something being given or sent to you
She received a package yesterday.
Она получила посылку вчера.
more formal; usually means to get something after effort, process, or permission
You can obtain a copy online.
Вы можете получить копию онлайн.
Take this book with you.
Возьми эту книгу с собой.
often means possession or experience; sometimes suggests receiving something, but it is broader than get
I have a new phone.
У меня новый телефон.
He earns a good salary.
Он хорошо зарабатывает.
more formal; often used for skills, knowledge, habits, or things gained over time
She acquired new skills at work.
Она приобрела новые навыки на работе.
The company gained new customers.
Компания приобрела новых клиентов.
formal and rather uncommon; means to get something, especially with effort or through special means
They procured the necessary documents.
Они раздобыли необходимые документы.
can mean to collect something, but also to learn informally or catch something
Can you pick up my parcel on the way home?
Можешь забрать мою посылку по дороге домой?
I collect my mail after work.
Я забираю свою почту после работы.
means to get something successfully, often after effort, and to make sure it is safe or fixed
They secured a contract with a new client.
Они получили контракт с новым клиентом.
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How to pronounce get and what this word means
get translation: получать. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce get
/ɡet/
get translation
получать
get examples
I get a letter every week.
get transcription
/ɡet/, /ɡɛt/
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get meaning: what does it mean?
receive or obtain something
get pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
get is pronounced as /ɡet/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
get definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
I get a letter every week. Translation: Я получаю письмо каждую неделю.
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