holen

verb

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get (sick)

catch (an illness)

get

fetch

bring

acquire

obtain

procure

buy

purchase

Synonyms and Related Words for holen

bekommen sich zuziehen erkranken an bringen besorgen abholen sich einfangen kaufen erwerben anschaffen einkaufen zulegen schafft an beschaffen organisieren

Definition of "holen" in German

Below are the definitions and usage examples of the word "holen" in its original language, German. This section is designed to help you understand the word in different contexts and sentence structures, especially while learning English.

The definitions and example sentences are presented across a range from beginner (A1) to intermediate (B1) levels. This way, you can learn the word step by step, from its most basic meaning to more complex usages. Each example is provided with its translation in German, ready for correct context and usage.

Etwas oder jemanden von einem Ort nehmen und an einen anderen Ort bringen; etwas besorgen.

DE: “Kannst du mir bitte ein Glas Wasser holen?”
A1
EN: “Can you please get me a glass of water?”

DE: “Ich muss die Kinder von der Schule holen.”
A2
EN: “I have to pick up the children from school.”

DE: “Wir sollten einen Arzt holen, sein Fieber wird immer höher.”
B1
EN: “We should get a doctor, his fever is getting higher.”

Reflexiv und umgangssprachlich: eine Krankheit oder eine Verletzung bekommen.

DE: “Zieh deine Jacke an, sonst holst du dir eine Erkältung!”
A1
EN: “Put on your jacket, otherwise you'll catch a cold!”

DE: “Ich glaube, ich habe mir gestern beim Schwimmen eine Ohrenentzündung geholt.”
A2
EN: “I think I got an ear infection while swimming yesterday.”

DE: “Pass auf, wo du hintrittst, damit du dir keinen Splitter holst.”
B1
EN: “Be careful where you step so you don't get a splinter.”

Words Similar in Spelling to holen

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