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herauskommen
to come out
To leave an enclosed space, a building, or a hiding place and go outside.
example
Als die Sonne wieder schien, kamen alle aus den Häusern heraus.
When the sun was shining again, everyone came out of the houses.
herauskommen
to come out
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Separable verb
'Herauskommen' (to come out) is a separable verb. The prefix 'heraus-' comes at the end in a main clause. In subordinate clauses and in the infinitive, the verb stays together.
EXAMPLE
Bitte komm aus deinem Zimmer heraus, das Essen ist fertig.
Please come out of your room; dinner is ready.
Meaning of the prefix
The prefix 'heraus-' describes movement from inside to outside, often toward the speaker. This basic idea is also found in the figurative meanings, such as when a result comes to light from a calculation or a truth comes to light from what was hidden.
EXAMPLE
Endlich kam die Wahrheit über den Vorfall heraus.
Finally, the truth about the incident came out.
Use with 'bei'
In the meaning 'Ergebnis sein' (to be the result), 'herauskommen' (to come out) is very often used with the preposition 'bei' (in/from). For example, you ask: 'Was ist bei der Untersuchung herausgekommen?' (What came out of the investigation?).
EXAMPLE
Bei dem Test ist herausgekommen, dass ich eine Allergie habe.
The test showed that I have an allergy.
Context: media
When it is about books, films, albums, or games, 'herauskommen' (to come out) means roughly 'veröffentlicht werden' (to be published/released). The context of the entertainment or media industry makes this meaning clear.
EXAMPLE
Wann kommt das neue Album deiner Lieblingsband heraus?
When is your favorite band's new album coming out?
Sentence structure with 'dass'
When a secret or piece of information becomes known, the structure 'Es kam heraus, dass ...' (It came out that ...) is often used. It is followed by a subordinate clause.
EXAMPLE
Später kam heraus, dass die Firma große finanzielle Probleme hatte.
Later it came out that the company had major financial problems.
Use with 'aus'
To express that someone frees themselves from a difficult situation, the construction 'aus einer Situation herauskommen' (to get out of a situation) is used. The preposition 'aus' (out of) is crucial here.
EXAMPLE
Er ist aus der Schuldenfalle von alleine nicht mehr herausgekommen.
He was no longer able to get out of the debt trap on his own.
Compare with
herauskommen vs verlassen
to leave / rely
'verlassen' and 'herauskommen' can both mean that someone is no longer staying in a place. 'verlassen' is more general: you can leave a house, a room, a city, or a group. 'herauskommen' is more specific and describes movement from inside to outside, often from a building, an enclosed room, or a hiding place. Learners may confuse the words when talking about a building. 'Das Haus verlassen' (to leave the house) sounds neutral; 'aus dem Haus herauskommen' (to come out of the house) emphasizes more strongly that someone is coming outside.
herauskommen
Als der Alarm losging, kamen alle schnell aus dem Gebäude heraus.
When the alarm went off, everyone quickly came out of the building.
verlassen
Meine Nachbarin verlässt das Haus früh, um vor der Arbeit einkaufen zu gehen.
My neighbor leaves the house early to go shopping before work.
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