Get at – Meaning in Hindi, Usage, and Examples

Phrasal Verb: Get at
English Meaning: Imply; gain access to something
Hindi Meaning: संकेत करना; पहुँच प्राप्त करना

The phrasal verb “get at” means to imply something indirectly or to gain access to something.

What Does “Get at” Mean?
“Get at” can have two main meanings:

1. Imply or suggest indirectly
   → संकेत करना
2. Gain access to or reach something
   → पहुँच प्राप्त करना

In Hindi:

• संकेत करना
• पहुंच प्राप्त करना

How to Use “Get at” in Sentences

Example 1: What are you getting at? I don’t understand.
Hindi: आप क्या संकेत कर रहे हैं? मैं समझ नहीं पा रहा हूँ।

Example 2: The manager got at the problem during the meeting.
Hindi: मैनेजर ने बैठक के दौरान समस्या को समझ लिया।

Example 3: She couldn’t get at the files because they were locked.
Hindi: वह फ़ाइलों तक नहीं पहुँच सकी क्योंकि वे बंद थीं।

Example 4: Are you trying to get at something with that comment?
Hindi: क्या आप उस टिप्पणी से कुछ संकेत देने की कोशिश कर रहे हैं?

Example 5: The hackers tried to get at the sensitive data.
Hindi: हैकर्स ने संवेदनशील डेटा तक पहुँचने की कोशिश की।

Common Mistakes When Using “Get at”

Incorrect: What do you get at with your words?
Correct: What are you getting at with your words?
(Remember to use “getting at” when asking what someone means or implies.)

Incorrect: I can’t get at the documents because they are secured.
Correct: I can’t get at the documents because they are secured.
(This indicates that you can’t access or reach the documents.)

Questions for Test

1. What does “get at” mean?
2. Translate: “She is trying to get at something with her hints.”
3. Can “get at” be used to refer to gaining physical access to something?
4. What is the opposite of “get at” in the context of gaining access?
5. How can “get at” be used in a conversation about a misunderstanding?

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Can “get at” refer to reaching something physically?
Yes, it can be used when referring to gaining access to something physically, like a file or a place.

Is “get at” always used with a negative meaning?
No, it is not always negative. It can be used to refer to implying something or gaining access, depending on the context.

Does “get at” have other meanings?
Yes, in some contexts, “get at” can also mean to criticize or attack someone indirectly.