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Herkommen Translations, meanings and synonyms
"Herkommen" is used as verb with the meaning of "come from", "originate from" or "hail from".
Essential properties of "herkommen"
Its most important properties are:
Properties
- Infinitive: herkommen
- Simple past: kam her
- Participle: hergekommen
irregularseparableintransitive
Note: These properties are not absolute. A transitive verb can be used intransitively and vice versa depending on context, and many verbs can be used reflexively even though they are not primarily reflexive.
Meanings of "herkommen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms
It has the meanings and uses detailed below:
1.) "Come from/originate"
- Definition: "To come from a place or originate from a specific source."
- Translation(s): come from, originate from, hail from
- Synonym(s): abstammen, stammen
- Antonym(s): weggehen
- Related word(s): ankommen, kommen
📝 Some usage examples:
- Woher kommst du her?
- Sie kommt aus einer kleinen Stadt her.
- Die Tradition kommt aus dem Mittelalter her.
2.) "Arrive/come here"
- Definition: "To arrive at a place or reach a specific point."
- Translation(s): come here, arrive, get here
- Synonym(s): ankommen, eintreffen
- Antonym(s): verlassen
- Related word(s): hingehen, ankommen
📝 Some usage examples:
- Wann kommst du her?
- Bitte komm schnell her!
- Die Gäste kommen um 19 Uhr her.
3.) "To originate from a source or cause"
- Definition: "To originate or arise from a source or cause."
- Translation(s): originate, arise, come from
- Synonym(s): entstehen, herrühren
- Related word(s): abstammen, sich ergeben
📝 Some usage examples:
- Woher kommt dieser seltsame Geruch her?
- Die Idee kommt von einem alten Brauch her.
- Seine Begeisterung kommt von seiner Leidenschaft für Musik her.