kriegen

This is the 14489th most frequent German word.


kriegen

"To get" or "to receive."


In this context, 'kriegen' is used to mean 'to receive' something.

Ich kriege morgen einen Brief.

I will receive a letter tomorrow.


Here, 'kriegen' is used in the sense of 'to get' or 'to catch' something.

Wenn du keine Jacke trägst, kriegst du eine Erkältung.

If you don't wear a jacket, you will catch a cold.


In this example, 'kriegen' conveys the sense of 'getting' visitors or having visitors arrive.

Wir kriegen gleich Besuch.

We are about to get visitors.