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Wir bekommen kurzfristig einen Termin, was uns sehr hilft.
Meaning
We are getting an appointment at short notice, which helps us a lot.
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Breakdown of Wir bekommen kurzfristig einen Termin, was uns sehr hilft.
wir
we
sehr
very
helfen
to help
uns
us
Questions & Answers about Wir bekommen kurzfristig einen Termin, was uns sehr hilft.
What does bekommen mean here? Is it “to become”?
In German, bekommen means to get/receive. The verb for to become is werden.
- Wir bekommen einen Termin. = We are getting an appointment.
- Wir werden nervös. = We are becoming nervous.
Why is it einen Termin and not ein Termin?
Because Termin is masculine (der Termin), and as the direct object of bekommen it takes the accusative case: einen Termin (not ein Termin). Subject form would be ein Termin.
What exactly does kurzfristig mean?
It means at short notice (with little lead time). It can also mean short‑term in a planning sense.
- Compare: kurzzeitig = of short duration/temporary; bald = soon (no short‑notice nuance); zeitnah = soon/within a short time (often formal).
Where should kurzfristig go in the sentence?