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; to approach(movement/action)
a.to move to a place
Kannst du heute Abend zu mir kommen?—Can you come to my place this evening?
b.to approach in time
Das nächste Treffen kommt bald.—The next meeting is coming soon.
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.
