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my bag got stolen vs my bag was stolen

These are both acceptable phrases, but they would be used in somewhat dissimilar contexts. 'My bag got stolen' is more informal and common in spoken English, while 'My bag was stolen' is more formal and suitable for written English. The choice between them depends on the level of formality you want to convey.
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This phrase is correct and commonly used in spoken English.

"my bag got stolen"

This phrase is informal and commonly used in spoken English to express that someone's bag was stolen.

Examples:

  • My bag got stolen on the train yesterday.
  • I can't believe my bag got stolen at the party.
  • Jan 27, 2023 ... If someone stole my bag I would usually say "My bag got stolen" but I've heard people using "I had/got my bag stolen" what does it actually ...
  • Dec 30, 2019 ... 13 votes, 19 comments. On Sunday morning my bag got stolen while waiting for train in paris est. It had a macbook pro and some personal ...
  • My bag got stolen from bus in one of the stops. in addition to other bags. the police came and took the serial number of my laptop and watch in addition to my ...
  • My bag got stolen. or I got my bag stolen. Oct 4, 2022 3:46 AM.
  • Jan 16, 2020 ... 2 hours later,only my gym bag is gone, my shoes and my jacket is still there. I went to the front desk and tell the staff that my bag got stolen ...
  • May 19, 2020 ... What is the difference between My bag got stolen and My bag was stolen ? What is the difference between I had my bag stolen. and My bag was ...
  • May 6, 2024 ... Hello, my bag got stolen Friday night and all my stuff is in it. Glasses, bank cards, driver license, keys of my home and most important a ...
  • Aug 11, 2021 ... What is the difference between My bag got stolen and My bag was stolen ? What is the difference between I had my bag stolen. and My bag was ...
  • Jan 4, 2013 ... My bag got stolen at work during a wedding ceremony(I run functions) on Good Friday and on the top of my cards, driving licence, personal ...

Alternatives:

  • My bag was stolen
  • Someone stole my bag

This phrase is correct and more formal, suitable for written English.

"my bag was stolen"

This phrase is more formal and suitable for written English to express that someone's bag was stolen.

Examples:

  • My bag was stolen while I was shopping.
  • She reported that her bag was stolen from the car.
  • Nov 20, 2023 ... My bag was stolen when I left it unattended. What's the chance of me getting it back? Question. This probably sounds stupid but I left a ...
  • Oct 27, 2006 ... I was taught that you never say (1) "My bag was stolen." You should say (2) "I had my bag stolen." Why is (1) wrong?
  • Sep 3, 2024 ... My bag was stolen in Cologne, Germany while I was backpacking through Europe. Here's how to avoid the same mistake.
  • Jan 27, 2023 ... "I had/got my bag stolen" what does it actually mean is it same as the "My bag was stolen" ? Don't we use "Had and Got" as causative verb ...
  • Jun 16, 2021 ... ... I Sympathize. My bag was stolen while I was a MBA student. Lost my super expensive books and calculator. Upvote 27. Downvote Reply reply
  • Jan 25, 2021 ... Read 2 Answers from lawyers to My bag was stolen from a Goodwill store after they required I put it behind the counter to shop there, ...
  • May 19, 2020 ... both of them are correct and mean the same thing but "My bag was stolen" is more natural and common · @ma-rionm yes natives use causative verb in ...
  • My bag was stolen at my workplace. I work in a restaurant and I left my belongings where they're supposed to be. I.
  • Nov 23, 2012 ... Dear teachers, The following sentece seems quite normal to non-natives: My bag was stolen. But in another context I happened to see the ...
  • Aug 21, 2024 ... My bag was stolen recently outside a pub in Soho. Phone, purse, keys gone. Police did nothing. Last week, my friend caught someone sawing ...

Alternatives:

  • My bag got stolen
  • Someone stole my bag

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