Where does “kriegen” come from?
kriegen (German) comes from Middle High German kriegen — to war, to conquer property or land.
kriegen (German): to get; to catch, to come down with; to war
Definitions
- to get; to catch, to come down with; to war
Ancestry of “kriegen”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Middle High German | kriegen | to war, to conquer property or land |