I got/have/have got a present for you.

[maryrhoden]

Hi,
Could someone please clarify if there’s any difference between the following?

1. I got a present for you.
2. I have a present for you.
3. I've got a present for you.

The translator shows the same result for all of them, so I'm curious: Is there any distinction?

The third one really caught my attention; it seems like it might have a different meaning compared to the other two. Am I right?

Thanks in advance!

 

[emsr2d2]

In #1, "got" is used to mean "bought" or "obtained".
#2 simply indicates possession. I currently have or own something that is intended to be given to you as a present.
#3 (primarily used in BrE) means the same as #2. We just use "have got" with the same meaning as "have".

 

[maryrhoden]

Thanks for your explanation. I got it.

 

[emsr2d2]

Thanks for your explanation. I got it.

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