VERB
vorkommen/ˈfoːɐ̯ˌkɔmən/to occur; to happen; to seem
vorkommen is a German verb that means to occur, to happen, or to seem. It is pronounced /ˈfoːɐ̯ˌkɔmən/. In conjugation, the simple past is "kam vor" and the past participle is "vorgekommen".
Definitions
1.to occur; to exist somewhere(appearance or existence)
a.to be present or found
In Deutschland kommen viele verschiedene Dialekte vor.—Many different dialects occur in Germany.
2.to happen; to take place(events or incidents)
a.to happen as an event (often unexpectedly)
So etwas kann schon mal vorkommen.—Such things can happen.
3.to seem; to appear (to someone in some way)(perception)
a.to seem (to someone)
Es kommt mir seltsam vor.—It seems strange to me.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | vorkommen |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | komme vor |
| Present (du) | kommst vor |
| Present (er/sie/es) | kommt vor |
| Preterite (ich) | kam vor |
| Participle II | vorgekommen |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | käme vor |
| Imperative (singular) | komm vor |
| Imperative (plural) | kommt vor |
| Auxiliary | sein |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "vorkommen" mean in English?
- "vorkommen" means to occur, to happen, or to seem. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "vorkommen"?
- "vorkommen" is pronounced /ˈfoːɐ̯ˌkɔmən/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "vorkommen"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "vorkommen" is "vorgekommen", used with the auxiliary "sein".
- What is the simple past of "vorkommen"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "vorkommen" becomes "kam vor" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "vorkommen"?
- "vorkommen" is a verb in German.
