Get there Meaning in English
expression
ˈɡɛt/, /ˈɡɪt/ /ˈðɛɹ
GET-thair or GIT-thair
ɡˈɛt/ /ðˈeə
GET-thair
Definition
To reach a specific place or destination; also, to achieve a goal or complete something after effort.
Usage & Nuances
Used both literally (travel) and figuratively (achieving goals). Common in informal conversation. Context tells if it's about physical movement or progress, e.g., "You'll get there!" (success), "When did you get there?" (location). Often not used in formal writing.
Spanish: llegar allí - llegar alláPortuguese (BR): chegar láPortuguese (PT): chegar láChinese (Simplified): 到那儿 - 到那裡Chinese (Traditional): 到那裡 - 到那兒Hindi: वहाँ पहुँचनाArabic: الوصول إلى هناكBengali: পৌঁছানো - সফল হওয়াRussian: добраться - достичь целиJapanese: 到着する - 成し遂げるVietnamese: đến nơi - đạt được mục tiêuKorean: 도착하다 - 목표를 이루다Turkish: oraya ulaşmak - amacına ulaşmakUrdu: پہنچنا - کامیاب ہوناIndonesian: sampai di sana - mencapai tujuan
Example Sentences
I will get there by bus.
basic
Can you tell me how to get there?
basic
It takes an hour to get there from my house.
basic
Don't worry, you'll get there eventually.
natural
We finally managed to get there before sunset.
natural
It took a lot of practice, but I knew I'd get there someday.
natural