verb
to arrive, to come
A1
Means 'to arrive' or 'to come' (reach a destination). Separable verb (kommst an), strong/irregular: Präteritum kam, Partizip II angekommen. Uses sein as auxiliary in perfect (ich bin angekommen). Non‑reflexive. Common phrase 'ist angekommen' indicates arrival. In main clauses the prefix separates; in infinitive/compound forms it stays attached.
Examples
Als die Gäste ankamen, wurde das Essen schon serviert.
When the guests arrived, the food had already been served.
Der Zug kommt um 18 Uhr an.
The train arrives at 6 pm.
Wann kommst du an?
When will you arrive?
Details
Mnemonics
visualize a train arriving at the station with a sign 'Ankunft' (arrival)
an + kommen = come 'to' (arrive)
Notes
'ankommen' normally uses 'sein' as auxiliary in perfect tenses (ich bin angekommen). Past participle: angekommen. | Intransitive motion verb; personal passive conjugation blocks are not applicable.