I got recommended

USAGE SUMMARY

"I got recommended" is a correct and usable sentence in written English.
You can use it when you have been recommended for something, such as a job, or when you would like to let someone know you have been recommended by someone for something. For example, "I got recommended for an internship at a local law firm by my college professor."

✓ Grammatically correct

News & Media

Science

Wiki

Human-verified examples from authoritative sources

Exact Expressions

2 human-written examples

I felt, 'This is wrong, I'm getting whipped for someone else's sins here.' I did five-element acupuncture for many years, which I found fascinating, but then I got recommended the Hoffman and thought, 'This is for me.' It's not a cultish thing, but it's particularly good for spiritual people, people who vibrate differently.

The Guardian - Books

(Group 1) "I got recommended… this chiropractor who has worked in the insurance industry for a long time… he knew exactly how to prepare my report, saying this person needs this much rehabilitation… I've got a pretty good experience".

BMC Public Health

Human-verified similar examples from authoritative sources

Similar Expressions

58 human-written examples

In winter, and if I don't sleep enough, I usually get recommended Dew Your Thing 838 as a serum, which increases my skin's ability to retain moisture and vitality.

Forbes

On NY Times I'm getting recommended articles by friends and I didn't explicitly turn this feature on.

TechCrunch

Get recommended brands.

WikiHow

I got seven recommends for my comment alluding to this.

The Guardian - Opinion

Plus, there's the good fortune of no added high fructose corn syrup, which I get my recommended daily intake from in the form of a morning Pepsi.

Huffington Post

The joy of my job is that I get to recommend brilliantly effective and useful products that might otherwise be ignored.

The Guardian - Lifestyle

I've got to recommend GoodReads: I love this site.

The Guardian

She also recommended that I get a carpet installer to measure the hallway before ordering.

The New York Times - Tech

What business would he recommend that I get into?

Los Angeles Times

Expert writing Tips

Best practice

Use "I got recommended" when you want to emphasize that you received a suggestion or referral from someone else, particularly if the source of the recommendation is relevant to the context.

Common error

Avoid using "I got recommended" when you mean to say you actively sought a recommendation or actively endorse something. In such cases, use active voice constructions such as "I recommended" or "I suggested."

Linguistic Context

Passive voice construction indicating reception of a recommendation. As Ludwig AI confirms, this phrase is grammatically sound, signifying that the speaker was the recipient of a suggestion or referral.

Expression frequency: Uncommon

Frequent in

News & Media

50%

Science

25%

Wiki

25%

Less common in

Academia

0%

Formal & Business

0%

Encyclopedias

0%

Ludwig's WRAP-UP

The phrase "I got recommended" functions as a grammatically acceptable although somewhat informal way to express that someone suggested something to you. Ludwig AI confirms its usability. While it is more relaxed than alternatives such as "I received a recommendation", it effectively conveys that an external source influenced your decision or action. It appears with moderate frequency across various sources, with the majority of examples found in news and media contexts. When writing, be aware of the context and choose more formal alternatives if needed. Be careful not to confuse it with the active voice construction, "I recommended", which has the opposite meaning.

More alternative expressions

Phrases that express similar concepts, ordered by semantic similarity:

I received a recommendation for

More formal and directly states the receipt of a recommendation.

I was referred to

Emphasizes the act of being directed to something or someone.

I was advised to

Focuses on receiving advice, implying a recommendation.

It was recommended to me that

Impersonal construction focusing on the recommendation itself.

Someone suggested I try

Highlights the act of someone proposing an action.

I came highly suggested

Indicates that the user got a high suggestion about something

I was endorsed for

Implies formal approval or support.

I got a good word

Indicates a positive recommendation was received.

I had a good experience

Focuses on the positive experience, implying it was recommended

I found it fascinating

Highlights a personal positive reaction to a topic, hinting at recommendation.

FAQs

What does "I got recommended" mean?

It means that someone suggested or referred you to something, such as a service, product, or opportunity. It implies you received a recommendation from an external source.

Is "I got recommended" the same as "I recommended"?

No, they have opposite meanings. "I got recommended" means you received a recommendation. "I recommended" means you gave a recommendation to someone else.

What are some alternatives to "I got recommended"?

You can use alternatives like "I was advised to", "I received a recommendation for", or "I was referred to" depending on the context.

How formal is the phrase "I got recommended"?

It's generally considered informal. More formal alternatives include "I received a recommendation" or "I was referred".