Zukommen Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Zukommen" is used as verb with the meaning of "approach", "come closer" or "draw near".

Essential properties of "zukommen"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

  • Infinitive: zukommen
  • Simple past: kam zu
  • Participle: zugekommen

See full conjugation of zukommen

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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 "zukommen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To approach"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Der Zug kommt langsam auf den Bahnhof zu.The train slowly approaches the station.
  2. Bitte kommen Sie näher zu mir.Please come closer to me.
  3. Die Katze kam vorsichtig auf die Maus zu.The cat cautiously approached the mouse.

2.) "To receive something"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Die Informationen werden Ihnen per E-Mail zukommen.The information will be sent to you by email.
  2. Lassen Sie mir bitte die Unterlagen zukommen.Please send me the documents.
  3. Die Einladung ist mir gestern zugekommen.The invitation reached me yesterday.

3.) "To be due or appropriate"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Diese Aufgabe kommt dem Abteilungsleiter zu.This task is incumbent upon the department head.
  2. Die Entscheidung kommt allein dem Vorstand zu.The decision is solely up to the board.
  3. Es kommt mir nicht zu, darüber zu urteilen.It is not for me to judge that.
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