zustande|kommen
Translation
to come about, to materialize, to be realized, to be concluded
Examples
Der Vertrag ist zustande gekommen.
The contract has been concluded.
Wie ist das Projekt zustande gekommen?
How did the project come about?
Grammar Patterns
sth. comes zustande sth. comes about A compromise came about.
Similar Words
Synonyms: entstehen (to arise), geschehen (to happen), sich ereignen (to occur)
Etymology
Composed of 'zu' (to) + 'Stande' (an old dative form of 'Stand', meaning 'state' or 'status'). It means 'to come to a state'.
Memory Tips
Imagine an idea 'coming to stand' on its own feet, meaning it has materialized or come into being.