German Phrase
Kommt auf dein Paket an.
Meaning
Literally, 'It arrives on your package,' but idiomatically it means 'It depends on your package.' The phrase is used to say that the outcome or next step is determined by the specifics of the package in question.
When to use
Use this sentence when discussing shipping, delivery options, or any situation where the result hinges on the size, weight, or type of a package. It’s a casual, conversational way to express dependence.
✦Grammar Breakdown
KommtaufdeinPaketan
Separable verb: ankommen
The verb 'ankommen' splits in main clause: the finite verb 'kommt' goes to the second position, and the prefix 'an' moves to the end.
Prepositional object with 'auf'
When 'ankommen' is used figuratively (to depend on), it takes the preposition 'auf' + accusative.
Possessive adjective declension
Because 'auf' governs the accusative, the possessive 'dein' stays in the weak accusative form 'dein' (no ending).
Word order
In a declarative sentence the finite verb is in second position; the separable prefix follows the last element.
🗨In Conversation
Wie lange dauert die Lieferung?
How long will the delivery take?
Kommt auf dein Paket an.
It depends on your package.
✕Common Mistakes
Kommt auf deinem Paket an.
The preposition 'auf' requires the accusative case here, so the correct form is 'dein' (weak accusative).
Ankommt auf dein Paket.
The finite verb must stay in second position; the prefix 'an' moves to the end.
Kommt dein Paket an.
Missing the preposition 'auf' changes the meaning to a literal arrival statement.
↔Alternatives
Das hängt von deinem Paket ab.
That depends on your package.
Es richtet sich nach deinem Paket.
It is determined by your package.
Wie dein Paket ist, entscheidet das.
How your package is decides that.
Cultural Tip
In German, the separable verb 'ankommen' is often used figuratively to mean 'to depend on' (ankommen auf). The phrase is informal; in a business email you might prefer the more neutral 'Das hängt von Ihrem Paket ab.' Also note that the preposition 'auf' always takes the accusative when expressing dependence, unlike its dative use with static locations.