English–German
“arrive” in German
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈankɔmən/
Example
Ich komme morgen an.
I will arrive tomorrow.
How to say “arrive” in German
“Arrive” in German is ankommen.
A traveler reaches a destination, while a message can also reach a listener's favorable judgment.
Example sentences with ankommen
Der Zug ist pünktlich angekommen.
The train arrived on time.
Tips for using ankommen
- In a main clause, ankommen separates as in "Ich komme morgen an"; its perfect tense uses sein: "Ich bin angekommen."
Other German words for “arrive”
Ich reise morgen an.
I'm arriving tomorrow.
Der Zug trifft um 9 Uhr ein.
The train arrives at 9 o'clock.