VERB
kommen/ˈkɔmən/to come; to arrive; to approach
kommen is a German verb that means to come, to arrive, or to approach. It is pronounced /ˈkɔmən/. In conjugation, the simple past is "kam" and the past participle is "gekommen".
Definitions
1.to move toward a place or person; to arrive somewhere(movement; direction)
a.physically approach or arrive at a location
Wann kommst du nach Hause?—When are you coming home?
b.move toward the speaker's or listener's place
Komm bitte herein!—Please come in!
2.to originate or derive (from a place)(origin)
a.to be from a certain place
Sie kommt aus Spanien.—She comes from Spain.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | kommen |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | komme |
| Present (du) | kommst |
| Present (er/sie/es) | kommt |
| Preterite (ich) | kam |
| Participle II | gekommen |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | käme |
| Imperative (singular) | komm |
| Imperative (plural) | kommt |
| Auxiliary | sein |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "kommen" mean in English?
- "kommen" means to come, to arrive, or to approach. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "kommen"?
- "kommen" is pronounced /ˈkɔmən/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "kommen"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "kommen" is "gekommen", used with the auxiliary "sein".
- What is the simple past of "kommen"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "kommen" becomes "kam" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "kommen"?
- "kommen" is a verb in German.
