German Phrase
Kommen wir zu…
Meaning
A transition phrase that means “Let’s move on to…”, “Now let’s get to…”, or “Now we come to…”. It signals a shift in focus to a new point, topic, or agenda item.
When to use
Use it in presentations, meetings, lectures, or any structured conversation when you want to guide listeners from one subject to the next. It works in both formal and informal settings, though in very casual speech you might prefer “Jetzt zu…”.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Kommenwirzu
Kommen (verb)
Present tense, 1st person plural of 'kommen' meaning 'to come' or, in this idiom, 'let's get to...'.
wir (subject pronoun)
First‑person plural pronoun; the verb must agree with it (kommen).
zu (preposition)
A preposition that governs the dative case; it introduces the topic or item you are moving to.
🗨In Conversation
Kommen wir zu den Ergebnissen der Umfrage.
Let’s move on to the survey results.
Gerne, ich habe die Zahlen hier vorbereitet.
Sure, I have the numbers prepared here.
✕Common Mistakes
Kommen wir zu das Problem.
‘zu’ always takes the dative case; use ‘zu dem’ or the contracted ‘zum’.
Komme wir zu dem nächsten Punkt.
The verb must agree with the plural subject ‘wir’; use ‘Kommen wir…’.
Kommen wir zu…
The phrase needs a noun or infinitive clause after ‘zu’ to be complete.
↔Alternatives
Lassen Sie uns zu…
Let’s get to… (more formal)
Gehen wir zu…
Let’s go to…
Nun zum…
Now to…
Cultural Tip
German speakers value clear structure, especially in professional settings. Using “Kommen wir zu…” signals that you respect the agenda and helps listeners follow the flow. Avoid over‑using it in very informal chats; a simple “Jetzt …” often feels more natural among friends.