Conjugation

Get

obtenir, recevoir

Irregular verb.

  • British English

    British English writes got.

  • gotten and have got

    American English says gotten after have: it has gotten colder. Have got, with got, means to have: I’ve got a car.

In speech, the helping verbs shorten: I’m, he’s, we’re, I’ve, I’ll, I’d.

Newbie

Enough to talk about now, the past, and your plans, and to give instructions.

  1. Present simple

    Habits, facts, and how things usually are. To say no or ask, add do or does: I don't get, he doesn't get.

    1. I / you / we / they get
    2. he / she / it gets

  2. Present continuous

    What is happening now, and plans already arranged: we’re leaving tomorrow.

    1. I am getting
    2. you / we / they are getting
    3. he / she / it is getting

  3. Past simple

    A finished action at a past time: yesterday, in 2020. To say no or ask, add did: I didn't get.

    1. I / you / he / she / it / we / they got

  4. Future with going to

    Plans and intentions, and what you can see coming: it’s going to rain.

    1. I am going to get
    2. you / we / they are going to get
    3. he / she / it is going to get

  5. Imperative

    Orders, advice, and instructions. Let’s suggests doing it together. To say no: don't get.

    1. (you) get
    2. let's get