How Do You Spell BEGET?

Pronunciation: [bɪɡˈɛt] (IPA)

The spelling of the word "beget" follows the convention of English phonetics. It is spelled with the letters B, E, G, E, T, and the stress is placed on the first syllable. Its IPA phonetic transcription is /bɪˈɡɛt/. The letter "e" at the end of the word is pronounced as "eh," and the letter "g" is pronounced as "j." This word means "to give birth to or generate a child" and is commonly used in biblical texts.

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BEGET Meaning and Definition

  1. Beget is a transitive verb with multiple meanings and applications, primarily relating to the act of producing offspring, but it can also convey other forms of generation or creation. In the context of reproduction, beget describes the action of bringing forth or conceiving offspring, whether humans, animals, or plants. It implies the process of procreation, typically by referring to one's role in the conception and birth of a child. This term suggests the transmission of genetic material from one generation to the next.

    Beyond its reproductive connotation, beget can also be employed metaphorically to express the creation or generation of something more abstract or conceptual. In this sense, beget signifies the production or creation of ideas, actions, or events. It relates to the origin or cause of an outcome, often implying a direct or indirect connection between the source and the resulting effect.

    The word beget originates from the Old English word "begetan," which means "to bring forth." Its use has been traced back to the 14th century, and it has remained in common usage ever since. Whether describing the act of reproducing offspring or the generation of ideas or events, beget serves as a versatile verb encompassing both tangible and intangible forms of creation.

  2. To procreate.

    A practical medical dictionary. By Stedman, Thomas Lathrop. Published 1920.

  3. To generate; to produce; to cause to exist.

    Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

Common Misspellings for BEGET

Etymology of BEGET

The word "beget" has its origins in Old English, derived from the combination of the prefix "be-" and the verb "getan", which means "to get" or "to obtain". "Be-" in this context functions as an intensifier or a perfective prefix. Over time, the combined form "begetan" developed into "beget" in Middle English, retaining its meaning of "to procreate" or "to produce offspring". This term has remained relatively consistent throughout its history in English.

Similar spelling words for BEGET

Conjugate verb Beget

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have begot
you would have begot
he/she/it would have begot
we would have begot
they would have begot
I would have beget
you would have beget
he/she/it would have beget
we would have beget
they would have beget

CONDITIONAL PERFECT PROGRESSIVE

I would have been begetting
you would have been begetting
he/she/it would have been begetting
we would have been begetting
they would have been begetting

CONDITIONAL PRESENT

I would beget
you would beget
he/she/it would beget
we would beget
they would beget

CONDITIONAL PRESENT PROGRESSIVE

I would be begetting
you would be begetting
he/she/it would be begetting
we would be begetting
they would be begetting

FUTURE

I will beget
you will beget
he/she/it will beget
we will beget
they will beget

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be begetting
you will be begetting
he/she/it will be begetting
we will be begetting
they will be begetting

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have begot
you will have begot
he/she/it will have begot
we will have begot
they will have begot
I will have begotten
you will have begotten
he/she/it will have begotten
we will have begotten
they will have begotten

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been begetting
you will have been begetting
he/she/it will have been begetting
we will have been begetting
they will have been begetting

IMPERATIVE

you beget
we let´s beget

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to beget

PAST

I begot
you begot
he/she/it begot
we begot
they begot
I begat
we begat
you begat
he/she/it begat
they begat

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was begetting
you were begetting
he/she/it was begetting
we were begetting
they were begetting

PAST PARTICIPLE

begot
begotten

PAST PERFECT

I had begot
you had begot
he/she/it had begot
we had begot
they had begot
I had begotten
you had begotten
he/she/it had begotten
we had begotten
they had begotten

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been begetting
you had been begetting
he/she/it had been begetting
we had been begetting
they had been begetting

PRESENT

I beget
you beget
he/she/it begets
we beget
they beget

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am begetting
you are begetting
he/she/it is begetting
we are begetting
they are begetting

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

begetting

PRESENT PERFECT

I have begot
you have begot
he/she/it has begot
we have begot
they have begot
I have begotten
you have begotten
he/she/it has begotten
we have begotten
they have begotten

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been begetting
you have been begetting
he/she/it has been begetting
we have been begetting
they have been begetting

PRESENT SUBJUNCTIVE

he/she/it beget

SIMPLE PAST

I begot; begat
you begot; begat
he/she/it begot; begat
we begot; begat
they begot; begat
I would have begotten
we would have begotten
you would have begotten
he/she/it would have begotten
they would have begotten

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