Vorbeikommen Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Vorbeikommen" is used as verb with the meaning of "to drop by", "to come by" or "to stop by".

Essential properties of "vorbeikommen"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

  • Infinitive: vorbeikommen
  • Simple past: kam vorbei
  • Participle: vorbeigekommen

See full conjugation of vorbeikommen

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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 "vorbeikommen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To drop by/visit briefly"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Ich werde morgen bei dir vorbeikommen.I will drop by your place tomorrow.
  2. Kannst du nach der Arbeit vorbeikommen?Can you come by after work?
  3. Wir sollten öfter bei Oma vorbeikommen.We should visit Grandma more often.

2.) "Overcome an obstacle or difficulty"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Es ist schwer, an dieser Aufgabe vorbeizukommen.It is hard to get past this task.
  2. Er konnte an der Prüfung nicht vorbeikommen.He couldn't pass the exam.
  3. Wir müssen an diesem Problem vorbeikommen.We have to overcome this problem.
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