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rüberkommen
to come over
To move from one place to another, usually across a short distance or across a perceived separation.
example
Komm doch heute Abend einfach mal zu uns rüber!
Why don't you just come over to our place tonight?
rüberkommen
to come over / come across
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Usage tips
Separable verb
'Rüberkommen' (to come over / come across) is a separable verb. The prefix 'rüber' stands at the end in a main clause. In subordinate clauses and in the infinitive with 'zu', the verb stays together.
EXAMPLE
Kommst du später noch zu mir rüber?
Are you coming over to my place later?
Colloquial form
The prefix 'rüber' is a colloquial short form of 'herüber'. It expresses movement from another place toward the speaker. The whole verb is used mainly in spoken language.
EXAMPLE
Wann kommst du endlich aus dem Garten rüber? Das Essen ist fertig!
When are you finally coming over from the garden? The food is ready!
Describing impressions
When 'rüberkommen' (to come across) describes an impression, it is almost always combined with an adjective or adverb that indicates the type of effect.
EXAMPLE
Sei im Gespräch einfach du selbst, dann kommst du am sympathischsten rüber.
Just be yourself in the conversation; that way you'll come across as the most likable.
Message understood?
In this meaning, the question is whether a message or feeling reaches the recipient. The subject of the sentence is the message itself, not the person.
EXAMPLE
Ich hoffe, meine Begeisterung für das Projekt ist im Meeting rübergekommen.
I hope my enthusiasm for the project came across in the meeting.
Compare with
rüberkommen vs wirken
to seem / take effect
'wirken' and 'rüberkommen' can both describe what impression someone or something makes on others. In this meaning, they are often very similar. 'wirken' is more neutral and fits many situations, including more formal texts. 'rüberkommen' is more colloquial and emphasizes more strongly how something comes across to others. They can be confused because both ask about the impression made. What is important is that 'rüberkommen' also has other meanings, for example moving over to another place. In the meaning 'to make an impression', however, it is similar to 'wirken'.
rüberkommen
Seine Nachricht kommt viel freundlicher rüber, als ich erwartet habe.
His message comes across much friendlier than I expected.
wirken
Bei der Präsentation wirkt Anna ruhig und gut vorbereitet.
During the presentation, Anna seems calm and well prepared.
In real life
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