Phrasal Verb: Get up
English Meaning: Leave the bed; stand up
Hindi Meaning: उठना
The phrasal verb “get up” refers to leaving your bed after waking up or standing up from a sitting position.
What Does “Get Up” Mean?
- To rise from a lying position (usually after sleeping).
- To stand up from a seated position.
In Hindi:
- उठना (to rise, to stand up)
How to Use “Get Up” in Sentences
Example 1: I get up at 7 am every day for school.
Hindi: मैं हर दिन सुबह 7 बजे उठता हूँ स्कूल के लिए।
Example 2: He got up early to catch the bus.
Hindi: वह बस पकड़ने के लिए जल्दी उठा।
Example 3: Don’t forget to get up after sitting for a long time.
Hindi: लंबे समय तक बैठने के बाद उठना मत भूलना।
Example 4: I can’t get up right now; I’m too tired.
Hindi: मैं अभी उठ नहीं सकता; मैं बहुत थका हुआ हूँ।
Example 5: We should get up and go for a walk.
Hindi: हमें उठकर चलने के लिए जाना चाहिए।
Common Mistakes When Using “Get Up”
Incorrect: I get up from the chair at 7 am.
Correct: I get up from the bed at 7 am.
(“Get up” is usually used with “bed” to refer to waking up in the morning.)
Incorrect: I get up early to sleep. Correct: I get up early to start my day.
(“Get up” is related to starting the day, not for sleeping.)
Questions for Test
- What does “get up” mean?
- Translate: “I get up early every morning.”
- How is “get up” used when referring to standing up from a seat?
- What is the opposite of “get up”?
- Fill in the blank: “I usually get up ___ 6 am.”
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Can “get up” be used for sitting or standing in any situation?
Yes, it can be used to describe both actions—getting out of bed and standing up from a seated position.
Is “get up” used only in the morning?
No, it can refer to getting up at any time of day, not just in the morning.
Can “get up” imply rising from an emotional state?
No, “get up” generally refers to physical movement—rising from a bed or sitting position.
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