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to come about
Describes the process through which something arises, is realized, or is brought into being.
Der Vertrag ist nach langen Verhandlungen endlich zustande gekommen.
The contract finally came about after long negotiations.
to manage
To achieve, accomplish, or complete something with effort or skill.
Sie hat es zustande gebracht, alle für das Projekt zu begeistern.
She managed to get everyone excited about the project.
The word 'zustande' is used almost exclusively in the fixed expressions 'zustande kommen' (to come about) and 'zustande bringen' (to manage to do / bring about). It cannot stand alone.
Wie ist dieser Kompromiss zustande gekommen?
How did this compromise come about?
'Zustande' is an old form of 'zu Stande'. It literally means 'to a standing' or 'into a state'. The expressions therefore describe how something reaches a fixed, realized state.
Es war schwer, die Finanzierung zustande zu bringen.
It was difficult to arrange the financing.
The difference lies in the activity: 'zustande kommen' (to come about) describes a process that happens (passive). 'zustande bringen' (to manage / bring about) describes an action that someone performs actively and often with effort (active).
Ein Kaufvertrag kommt durch Angebot und Annahme zustande.
A purchase contract comes about through offer and acceptance.
'Zustande kommen' (to come about) is often used for things that are the result of a process between several parties, such as 'ein Vertrag' (a contract), 'eine Einigung' (an agreement), 'ein Treffen' (a meeting), or 'eine Koalition' (a coalition).
Nach langen Diskussionen ist eine Einigung zustande gekommen.
After long discussions, an agreement came about.
