The verb get is one of the most versatile [všestranné, mnohostranné…] and commonly used verbs in English. Its meaning can change dramatically [dramaticky] depending [záviset, záležet…] on the context and the words it is combined with. Let’s take a closer look [Podívejme se blíže…] at how get is used.
1. To indicate a change of state
Get is often used to show a transition or change. For example:
- I get nervous before exams. (become nervous) [Znervózním před zkouškami.]
- It’s getting colder outside. (become colder) [Venku se ochlazuje.]
This usage is particularly [především, zejména, hlavně…] common with adjectives or past participles, such as angry, lost, or married.
2. To mean obtaining something
[Znamená získání něčeho]
Another frequent use of get is to express receiving or acquiring something:
- I got a new job last week. (obtained a job) [Minulý týden jsem dostal(a)/získal(a) novou práci.]
- Did you get my email? (received an email) [Dostal(a) jsi můj e-mail?]
This meaning is essential [zásadní, nezbytný…] in everyday conversations.
3. With prepositions: phrasal verbs
[S předložkami: frázová slovesa]
Get forms many phrasal verbs, changing its meaning completely. For instance:
- Get on (a bus) = to enter a bus
- Get off (a train) = to exit a train
- Get on with someone = to have a good relationship with someone
These combinations make get incredibly [neuvěřitelné, úžasné, ohromné] flexible but also challenging for learners.
4. To indicate arrival
[Označení příjezdu]
Get can also describe arriving somewhere:
- I get home at 6 PM.
- When did you get to work?
5. Expressing actions or results
[Vyjádření akcí nebo výsledků]
Lastly, get can replace other verbs in informal contexts:
- Let’s get started. (begin) [Pojďme začít. / Začněme.]
- She got hit by a car. (was hit) [Srazilo ji auto. / Byla sražena autem.]
Why learn get?
Mastering [zvládnutí] get is essential because it appears in countless phrases, idioms, and everyday expressions. Its flexibility makes it a key part of fluent communication.