gotten
intermediateB1/ˈɡɒtən/ · got-ten
to have acquired or received something; past participle of get.
Meanings
to have acquired or received something; past participle of get.
کچھ حاصل کرنا؛ 'get' کا ماضی کا حصہ۔
حاصل کیا
hasil kiya
Common Collocations
- have gotten
- gotten used to
- have gotten better
Example Sentences
I have gotten a new job.
میں نے نیا کام حاصل کیا ہے۔
main ne naya kaam hasil kiya hai.
She has gotten better over the years.
وہ سالوں میں بہتر ہو گئی ہے۔
woh saalon mein behtar ho gayi hai.
Have you gotten the message?
کیا تمہیں پیغام مل گیا؟
kya tumhein paighaam mil gaya?
Easily Confused With
💡 Memory Tip
Think of 'getting' something as receiving a gift.
Imagine a person opening a gift box to visualize 'gotten'.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Middle English "gotten" — to obtain, to get
First known use: 14th century
The word 'gotten' originated from Middle English as the past participle of 'get'. It is still used in some dialects of English, primarily American.