verb
kommen
come
Sich von einem Ort zu einem anderen bewegen, um dort zu sein.
The German word "kommen" is a verb meaning "to come" or "to arrive".
- It is a basic verb used to describe movement toward the speaker or destination.
Similar words include:
- ankommen (to arrive)
- eintreffen (to arrive, often formal)
- herkommen (to come here)
- hingehen (to go there)
Differences:
- ankommen emphasizes reaching a destination.
- eintreffen often implies a formal or expected arrival.
- herkommen and hingehen specify direction relative to the speaker ("here" or "there").
- kommen is the general term for coming or arriving without specifics.
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Examples
Ich komme gleich nach Hause.verb
I am coming home soon.
Er kommt später.verb
He is coming later.
Sie kommen später zurück.verb
They come back later.
Ich komme später.verb
I will come later.
Sie kommen morgen.verb
They are coming tomorrow.
Ich komme morgen.verb
I am coming tomorrow.
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