zukommen

ist zugekommen · kam zu
Based on: kommen, zu
Verb #407 zu verb
  1. to belong to, to be due to, "to have"
  2. to come toward someone
1.

to belong to, to be due to, "to have"

("jemandem zukommen" - mainly used in the sense of someone having/getting a task, responsibility or praise. Pretty rare overall and not idiomatic many times.)
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Examples
  • Die Aufgabe, die Firmenparty zu organisieren, kommt Maria zu.
  • The task of organizing the company party falls on/goes to Maria.
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2.

to come toward someone

("zukommen auf+Acc" - can be used in a local sense, but also figuratively for positions in a negotiation, for example. MUST be used with "auf".)
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  • Das Einhorn ist genau auf mich zugekommen - mit riesiger Geschwindigkeit und Hunger in den Augen.
  • The unicorn came right toward me, with enormous speed and hunger in its eyes.
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How many meanings does the German word 'zukommen' have?

zukommen has 2 distinct meanings: 1. to belong to, to be due to, "to have", 2. to come toward someone.

What is the past tense of 'zukommen'?

ist zugekommen / kam zu

What is 'zukommen' related to?

The word 'zukommen' is related to kommen and zu.

Where can I learn more about 'zukommen'?

Check out the main YourDailyGerman Dictionary for more German vocabulary entries.