an|kommen
Translation
to arrive, to depend on, to be well-received, to matter
Examples
Der Zug kommt um 10 Uhr an.
The train arrives at 10 o'clock.
Es kommt auf das Wetter an.
It depends on the weather.
Das neue Lied kommt gut an.
The new song is well-received.
Grammar Patterns
((at/in+dat.)) to arrive at/in a place The train arrives at the station.
((auf+acc.)) it depends on (sth.) It depends on your decision.
((bei+dat.)) to be received (well/badly) by (sb.) His joke was well-received by the guests.
Similar Words
Synonyms: eintreffen, gelangen; Antonyms: abfahren, verlassen
Etymology
From the prefix 'an-' (at, on) and 'kommen' (to come). Literally 'to come at' a location.
Memory Tips
Think of 'coming on' or 'at' the scene to arrive. For 'es kommt darauf an', picture the outcome 'coming to rest on' a specific condition.