Is there difference between "HAVE" and "GOT" ?

[dj_dipuu]

There is a subtle doubt in my mind regarding this question... like we say 1) I have a cold Is it correct form of tense ? or should we say " I got a cold". same way 1) I have hiccups or I got hiccups ? Please clarify if you know the difference. Just a simple question. Thanks in advance Regards DJ

 

[5jj]

If you are describing your present state of health, you can say 'I have a cold' or 'I have (/'ve) got a cold'.

If you are describing the past onset of a cold, you can say 'I caught a cold' or, possibly, 'I got a cold'.

 

[dj_dipuu]

Ok fine thanks for it. I also agree with you. But one of my friend told me that it is INDIANISM to use " I have a cold" . where are you from ?

 

[5jj]

Ok fine thanks for it. I also agree with you. But one of my friends told me that it is INDIANISM to use " I have a cold" . where are you from ?

It's perfectly acceptable BrE. You can find out where members are from by clicking on 'Member Info' below their usernames.

 

[bhaisahab]

Ok fine thanks for it. I also agree with you. But one of my friend told me that it is INDIANISM to use " I have a cold" . where are you from ?

Your friend is wrong.