verb
rauskommen
come out
The German word "rauskommen" is a separable verb composed of "raus" (colloquial for "heraus", meaning "out" or "outward") and "kommen" (meaning "to come").
- "raus" — out
- "kommen" — to come
Meaning: "to come out," which can refer to physically emerging from somewhere, becoming known (e.g., news, information), or the release of something like a product or publication.
Similar words:
- herauskommen (more formal),
- erscheinen (to appear/release),
- auftauchen (to surface),
- veröffentlichen (to publish/release).
Difference:
- "rauskommen" is informal and emphasizes the moment or process of coming out or emerging.
- "herauskommen" is more standard/formal but nearly synonymous.
- "erscheinen" and "veröffentlichen" relate specifically to publications/releases rather than physical movement.
- "auftauchen" emphasizes sudden or unexpected appearance.
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Examples
Fragen wir mal, wann sie rauskommt.verb
Let's ask when she comes out.
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