Unterkommen Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Unterkommen" is used as verb with the meaning of "to find accommodation", "to find shelter" or "to stay".

Essential properties of "unterkommen"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

  • Infinitive: unterkommen
  • Simple past: kam unter
  • Participle: untergekommen

See full conjugation of unterkommen

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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 "unterkommen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To find temporary accommodation or shelter"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Wir müssen irgendwo unterkommen, bevor es dunkel wird.We need to find somewhere to stay before it gets dark.
  2. Er konnte bei einem Freund unterkommen, als er die Stadt besuchte.He could stay with a friend when he visited the city.
  3. Nach dem Sturm mussten viele Menschen in Notunterkünften unterkommen.After the storm, many people had to find shelter in emergency accommodations.

2.) "To get a job or a position"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Nach dem Studium konnte sie schnell in einer Firma unterkommen.After her studies, she quickly found a job in a company.
  2. Er hofft, bald in einem neuen Projekt unterkommen zu können.He hopes to get placed in a new project soon.
  3. Viele Absolventen haben Schwierigkeiten, direkt unterzukommen.Many graduates have difficulties getting a job directly.
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