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得 has 4 dictionary pronunciations. The examples show how each reading behaves in real words.
to obtain; to get; to gain
used in 得瑟[de4 se5]
structural particle: used after a verb (or adjective as main verb), linking it to following phrase indicating effect, degree, possibility etc
to have to; must; ought to
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to think that ...
to remember
to understand
to recognize
to have enough time
to get
to score a point
have no choice or option but to
proud of oneself
to obtain
to acquire
Notice where 得 sits in each complete thought.
I think what you say is true.
Source: Tatoeba #332442 · CC BY 2.0 FRI've got it right here.
Source: Tatoeba #4353685 · CC BY 2.0 FRIs that all you have to do?
Source: Tatoeba #4845079 · CC BY 2.0 FRI think that what you're doing is wrong.
Source: Tatoeba #8795145 · CC BY 2.0 FRI don't think this is correct.
Source: Tatoeba #7780760 · CC BY 2.0 FRDefinitions and traditional forms are compiled from Make Me a Hanzi, HSK curriculum data, and CC-CEDICT. Sourced example sentences link to Tatoeba; editorial examples are labeled separately. Review data sources and licenses.