auf|kommen
Translation
to arise, to emerge, to pay for, to spring up
Examples
Es kam die Frage auf, wer das bezahlen soll.
The question arose as to who should pay for it.
Die Versicherung wird für den Schaden aufkommen.
The insurance will pay for the damage.
Ein starker Wind kam auf.
A strong wind came up.
Grammar Patterns
für etw. ((aufkommen)) to pay for sth. The parents have to pay for the child's damage.
((aufkommen)) to arise, emerge (question, doubt) A question arose.
Similar Words
Synonyms: entstehen (to arise), auftauchen (to emerge); Antonyms: verschwinden (to disappear)
Etymology
From 'auf' (up) + 'kommen' (to come). Literally 'to come up', which applies to ideas, problems, or wind.
Memory Tips
Picture a question 'coming up' from the audience, or 'coming up' with the money to pay for something.