zu|gutekommen
Translation
to benefit, to be of advantage to, to stand in good stead
Examples
Die Erfahrung wird dir zugutekommen.
The experience will benefit you.
Das Geld kommt den Kindern zugute.
The money benefits the children.
Grammar Patterns
((sb.dat)) to benefit sb. The break benefits the employees.
Similar Words
nützen, helfen, dienen
Etymology
Literally 'to come to the good (of someone)'. Composed of 'zu' (to), 'Gute' (goodness, benefit), and 'kommen' (to come).
Memory Tips
Think of something good ('Gute') 'coming to' ('zu...kommen') a person. This helps remember it takes the dative case (to whom?).