mit|kommen
Translation
to come along, to come with, to follow (understand)
Examples
Hast du Lust, ins Kino mitzukommen?
Do you feel like coming along to the movies?
Ich glaube, ich komme bei der Erklärung nicht mit.
I don't think I'm following the explanation.
Grammar Patterns
mitkommen to come along Are you coming along to the movies?
((bei+3)) mitkommen to follow/understand ((sth.)) I can't follow the explanation.
Similar Words
Synonyms: begleiten (to accompany); (to understand) verstehen, nachvollziehen
Etymology
Prefix `mit-` (with) + verb `kommen` (to come). Literally 'to come with'.
Memory Tips
The literal meaning is 'to come with'. The figurative meaning of 'understanding' is like you are 'coming with' someone on their train of thought.