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Bekommen
/bəˈkɔmən/
To receive (NOT: to become)
When to use it
Famous false friend. 'Bekommen' = to get/receive. 'To become' = 'werden'. The classic mistake: 'I want to become a steak' instead of 'I'd like to receive a steak'.
In conversation
—Was bekommen Sie? —Ein Schnitzel, bitte.
“—What can I get you? —A schnitzel, please.”