The German verb "kommen" means "to come" in English. It is an irregular verb. Below you'll find the complete conjugation tables for "kommen" across all 7 tenses. New to German verbs? Start with the German verb guide.
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How to Conjugate "kommen" in the Present Tense
Präsens Actions happening now or regularly| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ich | I | komme |
| du | you (informal) | kommst |
| er/sie/es | he/she/it | kommt |
| wir | we | kommen |
| ihr | you all (informal) | kommt |
| sie/Sie | they/you (formal) | kommen |
Er kommt aus Deutschland heute.
He comes from Germany today.
How to Conjugate "kommen" in the Simple Past Tense
Präteritum Completed actions in the past (written/formal)| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ich | I | kam |
| du | you (informal) | kamst |
| er/sie/es | he/she/it | kam |
| wir | we | kamen |
| ihr | you all (informal) | kamt |
| sie/Sie | they/you (formal) | kamen |
Er kam mit dem Zug.
He came by train.
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Perfekt Completed actions (spoken German)| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ich | I | bin gekommen |
| du | you (informal) | bist gekommen |
| er/sie/es | he/she/it | ist gekommen |
| wir | we | sind gekommen |
| ihr | you all (informal) | seid gekommen |
| sie/Sie | they/you (formal) | sind gekommen |
Er ist zur Party gekommen.
He has come to the party.
How to Conjugate "kommen" in the Past Perfect Tense
Plusquamperfekt Actions completed before another past action| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ich | I | war gekommen |
| du | you (informal) | warst gekommen |
| er/sie/es | he/she/it | war gekommen |
| wir | we | waren gekommen |
| ihr | you all (informal) | wart gekommen |
| sie/Sie | they/you (formal) | waren gekommen |
Er war zur Party gekommen.
He had come to the party.
How to Conjugate "kommen" in the Future Tense
Futur I Actions that will happen| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ich | I | werde kommen |
| du | you (informal) | wirst kommen |
| er/sie/es | he/she/it | wird kommen |
| wir | we | werden kommen |
| ihr | you all (informal) | werdet kommen |
| sie/Sie | they/you (formal) | werden kommen |
Er wird pünktlich kommen.
He will come on time.
How to Conjugate "kommen" in the Subjunctive I Tense
Konjunktiv I Indirect speech and formal requests| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ich | I | komme |
| du | you (informal) | kommest |
| er/sie/es | he/she/it | komme |
| wir | we | kommen |
| ihr | you all (informal) | kommet |
| sie/Sie | they/you (formal) | kommen |
Er meint, er komme heute.
He thinks that he is coming today.
How to Conjugate "kommen" in the Subjunctive II Tense
Konjunktiv II Hypothetical situations and polite requests| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ich | I | käme |
| du | you (informal) | kämest |
| er/sie/es | he/she/it | käme |
| wir | we | kämen |
| ihr | you all (informal) | kämet |
| sie/Sie | they/you (formal) | kämen |
Er käme gerne zur Party.
He would like to come to the party.
Frequently Asked Questions About "kommen"
Is "kommen" regular or irregular in German?
"Kommen" is an irregular German verb, meaning its conjugation does not follow standard patterns and must be memorized individually.
What does "kommen" mean in English?
The German verb "kommen" means "to come" in English.
How do you conjugate "kommen" in the present tense?
In the present tense (Präsens): ich → komme, du → kommst, er/sie/es → kommt, wir → kommen, ihr → kommt, sie/Sie → kommen.
How many tenses does "kommen" have in German?
"Kommen" is conjugated across 7 tenses in German: Present, Simple Past, Present Perfect, Past Perfect, Future, Subjunctive I, Subjunctive II.
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