vor|kommen
Translation
to occur, to happen, to seem, to be found
Examples
Solche Fehler kommen oft vor.
Such mistakes often occur.
Das kommt mir komisch vor.
That seems strange to me.
Diese Pflanze kommt nur in den Alpen vor.
This plant is only found in the Alps.
Grammar Patterns
vorkommen to occur, to happen That happens often.
((sb.dat)) ((adj.)) vorkommen to seem (adj.) to sb. That seems strange to me.
Similar Words
geschehen (to happen), passieren (to happen), scheinen (to seem)
Etymology
From 'vor-' (before, forth) and 'kommen' (to come). The idea is something 'coming forth' or 'coming into view'.
Memory Tips
Think of something 'coming' ('kommen') 'before' ('vor-') your eyes, so it 'occurs' or 'seems' a certain way.