komm zu mir
The English phrase "come to me" is translated in German as komm zu mir.
This phrase is used as a request or a command for someone to move toward or join the speaker.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase uses the preposition zu to indicate movement toward a person, rather than using an or nach. The component zu mir means "to me".
How does it change in a sentence?
The form komm zu mir uses the singular imperative, which is used when addressing one person informally. When addressing a group of people informally, the imperative form is kommt zu mir. The formal version, kommen Sie zu mir, is used when addressing one or more people formally.
Did you know?
- In some German dialects, mir can actually mean 'we' instead of 'me'.
Examples in context
- Komm zu mir.Come to me.This sentence is a simple example of the phrase komm zu mir.Tatoeba #6643312 by Felixjp, translation #2245214 by CK
- Geh weg vom Fenster und komm zu mir.Back away from the window and come to me.This sentence shows the phrase komm zu mir used in a command to move away from something else.Tatoeba #10801678 by carlosalberto, translation #10801651 by carlosalberto
- Tom fragte sich, was sie an all den Satzenden so anziehend fand und dachte: "Komm zu mir zurück, Mary!"Tom was wondering what it was that dragged her so, towards the end of all sentences and thought: "Come to me, Mary!"This sentence uses komm zu mir within a piece of dialogue.Tatoeba #1081263 by MUIRIEL, translation #1076923 by sacredceltic
- Komm doch zu mir, ich freue mich darauf!Come to me, I'm looking forward to it!
- Herr Müller, bitte kommen Sie zu mir, ich habe einige wichtige Dokumente für Sie.Mr. Müller, please come to me, I have some important documents for you.
- Komm doch zu mir und wir schauen einen Film zusammen.Come to me, and let's watch a movie together.
Example conversation
At a busy park, Hannah sees Julian across the field.
- HannahJulian, komm zu mir!Julian, come to me!
- JulianIch komme sofort zu dir.I am coming to you immediately.
- HannahBeeil dich bitte.Please hurry up.
- JulianJa, ich bin gleich da.Yes, I will be there soon.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries mir, zu, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
