kommen
to come
A fundamental German verb meaning 'to come'. Irregular in past tense (kam). Uses 'sein' in Perfekt like other motion verbs. Often used to talk about origin: 'Ich komme aus...' (I come from...).
Conjugation
Present Tense (Präsens)
| Pronomen | Form |
|---|---|
| ich | komme |
| du | kommst |
| er/sie/es | kommt |
| wir | kommen |
| ihr | kommt |
| sie/Sie | kommen |
Simple Past (Präteritum)
| Pronomen | Form |
|---|---|
| ich | kam |
| du | kamst |
| er/sie/es | kam |
| wir | kamen |
| ihr | kamt |
| sie/Sie | kamen |
Perfect (Perfekt)
| Auxiliary | Partizip II |
|---|---|
| sein | gekommen |
z.B.: Ich bin gekommen
Imperative (Imperativ)
| du | ihr | Sie |
|---|---|---|
| komm(e) | kommt | kommen Sie |
Example Sentences
Ich komme aus der Türkei.
I come from Turkey.
Wann bist du nach Hause gekommen?
When did you come home?
Komm bitte hierher!
Please come here!
Usage Tips
'kommen' + 'aus' indicates origin (Ich komme aus Deutschland). Don't confuse with 'kommen zu' (to arrive at) or 'kommen in' (to come into).
Common Mistakes
Wrong auxiliary: 'Ich habe gekommen'
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