verb
mitkriegen
catch on
The German word "mitkriegen" is a separable verb made up of:
- mit (with)
- kriegen (colloquial for "to get" or "to receive")
Meaning: "to notice," "to catch," or "to become aware of" something, often unintentionally.
Similar words:
- bemerken (to notice)
- wahrnehmen (to perceive)
- mitbekommen (to catch, to get to know)
Difference:
While "mitkriegen" and "mitbekommen" are very colloquial and mean perceiving or becoming aware of something, "bemerken" is slightly more formal and often implies consciously noticing something. "Wahrnehmen" is more formal and can refer to perception through any of the senses or even recognizing ideas.
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Examples
Du musst das einfach mitkriegen.verb
You just have to catch on to this.
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