komm schon

Definition & meaning

The expression "komm schon" is a common German phrase used in informal contexts. It has two primary meanings depending on the tone and context:

1. Encouragement: It is used to urge someone to do something, similar to "come on," "go ahead," or "you can do it."
2. Exasperation or disbelief: It is used when someone is annoyed, impatient, or skeptical about what another person is saying or doing, similar to "oh, come on!" or "seriously?"

Grammar & Word origin

The phrase is composed of two parts:

• Komm: The imperative (command) form of the verb kommen (to come).
• Schon: A particle that in this context acts as an intensifier, adding a sense of urgency or persuasion.

Grammatically, it is a set phrase (idiomatic expression) and is typically used when addressing someone in the informal second person (du).

Synonyms & antonyms

Synonyms:

• Los ↗ (often used as "na los" to mean "come on")
• Beeil dich [?](vocabuo://word/beeil dich) (meaning "hurry up")
• Nur zu [?](vocabuo://word/nur zu) (meaning "go ahead")
• Mach schon [?](vocabuo://word/mach schon) (meaning "hurry up" or "do it already")

Antonyms:

• Warte ↗ (meaning "wait")
• Stopp ↗ (meaning "stop")
• Lass es [?](vocabuo://word/lass es) (meaning "leave it" or "don't do it")