German · Common Verbs
Kommen
To come
Beginnerverb
Definition
To move towards the speaker.
Example
Komm bitte her.
Please come here.
Etymology
'Kommen' originates from the Old High German 'chuman' and is cognate with Old English 'cuman'. It refers to the action of approaching or arriving and has maintained this meaning throughout its linguistic evolution.
How & Where It’s Used
'Kommen' is utilized in both spoken and written German in various contexts, and it is appropriate for all levels of formality. It can describe both literal arrival and metaphorical transitions.