Komm schon
Example: Komm schon, wir gehen jetzt ins Kino zusammen.
Definition
"Komm schon" is a German expression used to encourage someone to do something or to hurry up, often conveying impatience or urging. It can be translated as "come on" in English and is commonly used in casual conversation to motivate action or agreement.
Translations
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come on -
vamos -
kom op -
va, som-hi -
allez
Etymology
The phrase "Komm schon" combines the verb "komm," the imperative form of "kommen" meaning "to come," with "schon," an adverb that intensifies the command, roughly translating to "already" or "come on." The phrase has been used colloquially in German for many years to prompt or encourage someone, much like the English "come on." Did you know? "Schon" originally meant "already" but evolved in expressions like this to add a persuasive tone.
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