Mitkommen Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Mitkommen" is used as verb with the meaning of "come along", "accompany" or "follow".

Essential properties of "mitkommen"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

  • Infinitive: mitkommen
  • Simple past: kam mit
  • Participle: mitgekommen

See full conjugation of mitkommen

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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 "mitkommen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To come along, to accompany"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Willst du mit mir ins Kino mitkommen?Do you want to come along with me to the cinema?
  2. Er hat gefragt, ob ich zur Party mitkommen möchte.He asked if I wanted to come along to the party.
  3. Wir können zusammen spazieren gehen, wenn du mitkommen willst.We can go for a walk together if you want to come along.

2.) "To follow, to understand (a conversation/lesson)"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Ich konnte dem Vortrag nicht ganz mitkommen.I couldn't quite follow the lecture.
  2. Er spricht so schnell, dass ich kaum mitkommen kann.He speaks so fast that I can hardly follow.
  3. In der Mathematikstunde konnte ich nicht mitkommen.In the math class, I couldn't follow.

3.) "To keep up (with trends/demands)"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Es ist schwer, mit den neuesten Trends mitzukommen.It's hard to keep up with the latest trends.
  2. Er kann mit den anderen Läufern nicht mitkommen.He can't keep up with the other runners.
  3. Sie versucht, mit den Anforderungen der Arbeit mitzukommen.She tries to keep up with the demands of the job.
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