ankommen
/ˈanˌkɔmən/To arrive (at a destination)
Wir kommen morgen in Berlin an.
We will arrive in Berlin tomorrow.
Der Zug kommt um 15 Uhr an.
The train arrives at 3 PM.
To make an impression (on someone)
Seine Rede kam bei den Zuhörern gut an.
His speech made a good impression on the audience.
To succeed (in achieving something)
Sie kommt mit ihren Plänen nicht an.
She is not succeeding with her plans.
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Separable Prefix
Remember that 'an-' is a separable prefix in 'ankommen', so it can be separated in certain tenses.
⚡Gold Rule
Arrival Context
In most cases, 'ankommen' refers to physical arrival, but it can also be used figuratively for success or impressions.
📖Word Origin
From Middle High German 'ankomen', from 'an-' (to) + 'kommen' (to come)
📝Usage Notes
The separable prefix 'an-' can be separated in certain tenses (e.g., 'Ich komme an' vs. 'Ich bin angekommen').