VERB
auskommen/ˈaʊ̯sˌkɔmən/to get by; to manage; to get along
auskommen is a German verb that means to get by, to manage, or to get along. It is pronounced /ˈaʊ̯sˌkɔmən/. In conjugation, the simple past is "kam aus" and the past participle is "ausgekommen".
Definitions
1.to manage to live or get by, especially with limited resources(manage, subsist)
a.to manage with little or without something
Wir müssen mit wenig Geld auskommen.—We have to get by with little money.
b.to manage without something
Er kommt gut ohne Auto aus.—He manages well without a car.
2.to get along (with someone)(relationship)
a.to have a harmonious relationship
Sie kommen gut miteinander aus.—They get along well with each other.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | auskommen |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | komme aus |
| Present (du) | kommst aus |
| Present (er/sie/es) | kommt aus |
| Preterite (ich) | kam aus |
| Participle II | ausgekommen |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | käme aus |
| Imperative (singular) | komme aus |
| Imperative (plural) | kommt aus |
| Auxiliary | sein |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "auskommen" mean in English?
- "auskommen" means to get by, to manage, or to get along. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "auskommen"?
- "auskommen" is pronounced /ˈaʊ̯sˌkɔmən/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "auskommen"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "auskommen" is "ausgekommen", used with the auxiliary "sein".
- What is the simple past of "auskommen"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "auskommen" becomes "kam aus" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "auskommen"?
- "auskommen" is a verb in German.
