das Kommen
coming
The action or process of someone or something reaching or appearing at a place.
EXAMPLE
Wir freuen uns auf das Kommen unserer Gäste.
We are looking forward to our guests' arrival.
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Meanings
Forms
Forms adapted from the German Wiktionary entry Kommen, by Wiktionary contributors, licence CC BY-SA 4.0.
At a glance
| gender | neuter das |
|---|---|
| genitive | des Kommens |
The four cases
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | das Kommen | – |
| accusative | das Kommen | – |
| dative | dem Kommen | – |
| genitive | des Kommens | – |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
Usage tips
Nominalized verb
'Das Kommen' (coming) is a nominalized infinitive: The verb 'kommen' (to come) is used as a noun and refers to the process. Therefore, 'das Kommen' can be used like a noun with an article or a preposition.
EXAMPLE
Vielen Dank für Ihr Kommen!
Thank you very much for coming!
Genitive complement
The people who come can be named directly using a genitive complement: 'das Kommen' + genitive. This pattern is especially common with people or groups.
EXAMPLE
Alle warteten gespannt auf das Kommen des neuen Trainers.
Everyone waited eagerly for the new coach's arrival.
Fixed expression
A common fixed expression is 'das Kommen und Gehen' (the coming and going). It describes the repeated movement of people in a place and is often used for busy situations.
EXAMPLE
Durch das Kommen und Gehen im Flur konnte ich mich nicht konzentrieren.
I couldn't concentrate because of all the coming and going in the hallway.
In real life
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