Phrasal Verb: Get over
English Meaning: Recover from (illness, disappointment)
Hindi Meaning: उबरना
The phrasal verb “get over” is used when someone recovers or overcomes a difficulty, such as an illness, disappointment, or setback.
What Does “Get Over” Mean?
- To recover or bounce back from something, especially after illness or emotional difficulty.
- To move past a negative experience or situation.
In Hindi:
- उबरना (to recover, especially from illness or emotional distress)
How to Use “Get Over” in Sentences
Example 1: After a long illness, it took her months to get over it.
Hindi: लंबी बीमारी के बाद, उसे इससे उबरने में महीने लग गए।
Example 2: He couldn’t get over the disappointment of losing the match.
Hindi: वह मैच हारने के बाद निराशा से उबर नहीं सका।
Example 3: It’s hard to get over a breakup, but with time, you’ll heal.
Hindi: ब्रेकअप से उबरना मुश्किल है, लेकिन समय के साथ आप ठीक हो जाएंगे।
Example 4: I’m still trying to get over the shock of the news.
Hindi: मैं अभी भी समाचार के सदमे से उबरने की कोशिश कर रहा हूँ।
Example 5: She got over her fear of speaking in public.
Hindi: उसने सार्वजनिक रूप से बोलने के अपने डर को उबर लिया।
Common Mistakes When Using “Get Over”
❌ Incorrect: She can’t get over to speak in front of people.
✅ Correct: She can’t get over her fear of speaking in front of people.
(“Get over” is used when someone recovers from an emotional or physical challenge.)
❌ Incorrect: He is getting over his cold now.
✅ Correct: He is getting over his cold now.
(Correct use of “get over” for recovery.)
Questions for Test
- What does “get over” mean in terms of recovering from illness?
- Translate: “She got over the disappointment of the loss.”
- How is “get over” used when referring to overcoming a setback?
- What is the difference between “get over” and “get through”?
- Fill in the blank: “It took him a while to get over his breakup.”
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Can “get over” refer to overcoming a physical injury?
Yes, “get over” can be used to describe recovery from a physical injury, not just emotional difficulties.
Is “get over” used only for negative situations?
Primarily, yes. It refers to overcoming something difficult or challenging, such as illness, disappointment, or grief.
Can “get over” be used for positive recovery?
Yes, while often used for negative experiences, it can also be used in a positive sense, like recovering from a difficult task or achievement.
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