Herumkommen Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Herumkommen" is used as verb with the meaning of "get around", "move around" or "avoid".

Essential properties of "herumkommen"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

  • Infinitive: herumkommen
  • Simple past: kam herum
  • Participle: herumgekommen

See full conjugation of herumkommen

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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 "herumkommen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To move freely or avoid"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Ich kann nicht glauben, dass wir um das Problem herumkommen konnten.I can't believe we were able to get around the problem.
  2. Er liebt es, in der Stadt herumzukommen und neue Orte zu entdecken.He loves to get around the city and discover new places.
  3. Es gibt keinen Weg, um die Regeln herumzukommen.There's no way to get around the rules.

2.) "To travel widely, visit places"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. In seinem Job kommt er viel in der Welt herum.In his job, he gets around a lot in the world.
  2. Sie möchte mehr herumkommen und neue Kulturen kennenlernen.She wants to travel around more and get to know new cultures.
  3. Durch seinen Beruf ist er schon viel herumgekommen.Because of his profession, he has already traveled a lot.
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