VERB

vorbeikommen/foːɐ̯ˈbaɪ̯ˌkɔmən/to come by; to drop by; to pass by

vorbeikommen is a German verb that means to come by, to drop by, or to pass by. It is pronounced /foːɐ̯ˈbaɪ̯ˌkɔmən/.

Definitions

1.to come by a place, usually for a short visit(visiting; stopping by)

a.to visit someone briefly in person; to drop by

Kommst du morgen bei mir vorbei?Are you dropping by my place tomorrow?

2.to move past a place (often physically in transit)(passing a location)

a.to pass by a specific place en route

Ich bin gestern an deinem Haus vorbeigekommen.I passed by your house yesterday.

Frequently asked questions

What does "vorbeikommen" mean in English?
"vorbeikommen" means to come by, to drop by, or to pass by. It is a German verb.
How do you pronounce "vorbeikommen"?
"vorbeikommen" is pronounced /foːɐ̯ˈbaɪ̯ˌkɔmən/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
What part of speech is "vorbeikommen"?
"vorbeikommen" is a verb in German.

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