zu|kommen
Translation
to approach, to come towards, to be suitable for, to befall
Examples
Er kam direkt auf mich zu.
He came directly towards me.
Diese Aufgabe kommt ihm zu.
This task falls to him.
Lassen Sie mir die Informationen zukommen.
Please send me the information.
Grammar Patterns
((auf+4)) zukommen to approach sb./sth. A car came towards us. Ein Auto kam auf uns zu.
((j-m)) zukommen to befall sb., to be sb.'s due This honor is due to you. Diese Ehre kommt Ihnen zu.
((j-m)) ((et4)) zukommen lassen to send sth. to sb. Please send me the documents. Bitte lassen Sie mir die Unterlagen zukommen.
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Etymology
Literally 'to come to/towards', from 'zu' (to, towards) + 'kommen' (to come).
Memory Tips
Think of 'zu' as 'to'. When something 'zukommt', it 'comes to' you. This can be literal (a person) or figurative (a responsibility).