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
to arrive ((at/in sth.)) to arrive at/in a place The train arrives at the station.
it depends ((on sth.)) it depends on something It depends on your decision.
to be received well/badly ((by sb.)) to be received well/badly by someone His suggestion was well-received by everyone.
Similar Words
Synonyms: eintreffen, gelangen; Antonyms: abfahren, weggehen
Etymology
From 'an' (at, on) + 'kommen' (to come). Literally 'to come at' a place.
Memory Tips
It's a separable verb: the 'an' goes to the end of the clause (e.g., 'Ich komme an.'). The phrase 'es kommt auf... an' means 'it depends on...'.