fetch
word
/ˈfɛtʃ/
fech
/fˈɛtʃ/
fech
Definition
To go somewhere, get something or someone, and bring them back. It can also mean to be sold for a particular price.
Usage & Nuances
Common patterns: 'fetch water', 'fetch the kids', 'fetch me a towel'. More natural than 'bring' when the action includes going to get something first. Also used with dogs: 'fetch!' In formal or written contexts, 'fetch' can mean 'sell for': 'The painting fetched $5,000'.
Spanish: ir a buscar - traerPortuguese (BR): buscar - ir buscar - trazerPortuguese (PT): ir buscar - trazerChinese (Simplified): 去拿来 - 取来 - 售得（价格）Chinese (Traditional): 去拿來 - 取來 - 售得（價格）Hindi: लाकर देना - जाकर लाना - कीमत मिलनाArabic: يجلب - يحضر - يحقق (سعرًا)Bengali: আনা - নিয়ে আসাRussian: принести - сходить заJapanese: 取ってくる - 取りに行くVietnamese: lấy về - đi lấyKorean: 가져오다 - 데려오다Turkish: getirmek - gidip almakUrdu: لانا - لے آناIndonesian: mengambil - menjemput
Example Sentences
Can you fetch me a glass of water?
basic
I need to fetch the kids from school.
basic
The dog can fetch the ball.
basic
I'll fetch a blanket if you're cold.
natural
That old watch might fetch a lot of money.
natural
Hang on, I'll fetch my phone and show you the photo.
natural