getting
word · lemma: get
/ˈɡɛtɪŋ/, /ˈɡɪtɪŋ/
GE-ding
/ɡˈɛtɪŋ/
GE-ting
Definition
The act of receiving, obtaining, or becoming something. It is the continuous form of the verb 'get,' used to describe ongoing or developing situations.
Usage & Nuances
Used mainly in informal contexts; 'getting' can express a process or gradual change (getting better, getting tired). Often confused with 'getting' as a noun ('the getting of something'), which is less common. Common collocations: getting ready, getting lost, getting married.
Spanish: obteniendo - consiguiendoPortuguese (BR): conseguindo - obtendoPortuguese (PT): a obter - a conseguirChinese (Simplified): 获得 - 得到Chinese (Traditional): 獲得 - 得到Hindi: प्राप्त करना - पानाArabic: الحصول على - يُحضِرBengali: পাচ্ছে - পাচ্ছি - হচ্ছেRussian: получает - становитсяJapanese: 手に入れている - なっているVietnamese: đang nhận - đang trở nênKorean: 받고 있는 - 되어가는Turkish: alıyor - oluyorUrdu: حاصل کر رہا ہے - بن رہا ہےIndonesian: mendapatkan - menjadi
Example Sentences
She is getting a new book from the library.
basic
I am getting hungry after the long walk.
basic
They are getting ready for the party.
basic
I'm getting tired of waiting for you.
natural
She’s getting over her cold slowly but surely.
natural
He's getting married next summer.
natural