zustande
Translation
about, to fruition, into being
Examples
Ein Kompromiss ist zustande gekommen.
A compromise came about.
Sie hat das Projekt zustande gebracht.
She brought the project to fruition.
Grammar Patterns
sth. comes zustande sth. comes about A compromise came zustande.
to bring sth. zustande to bring sth. about/to accomplish sth. She brought the project zustande.
Similar Words
Synonyms: (for 'zustande kommen') entstehen, geschehen; (for 'zustande bringen') schaffen, erreichen
Etymology
From 'zu' (to) and 'Stande' (dative of 'Stand', meaning state or standing). Literally 'to a state'.
Memory Tips
Imagine bringing something 'to a standing' position, meaning it now exists or is accomplished.