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German Phrase

Tacos kommen immer gut an.

/ˈtaːkoːs ˈkɔmən ˈɪmɐ ɡuːt ˈan/
Meaning"Tacos are always well received."
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Meaning

The sentence means that tacos are always popular or well received – people consistently like them. It can be used to describe a dish, a menu item, or even a food‑truck concept that never fails to please.

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When to use

Use this phrase when you want to comment on the consistent success of a food item, a recipe, or a culinary event. It works in casual conversation, restaurant reviews, or when recommending a dish to friends.

✦Grammar Breakdown

Tacoskommenimmergutan

1

Separable verb: kommen an

‘kommen an’ is a separable verb meaning ‘to be received/well liked’. In the present tense the prefix ‘an’ moves to the end of the clause.

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Adverb placement

Adverbs like ‘immer’ (always) are placed between the verb stem and the separable prefix, i.e., ‘kommen immer … an’.

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Fixed expression: gut ankommen

‘gut ankommen’ is an idiomatic phrase meaning ‘to be well received’. It is not interchangeable with ‘gut kommen’.

🗨In Conversation

A

Ich habe das neue Taco‑Restaurant ausprobiert. Wie war es?

I tried the new taco restaurant. How was it?

Tacos kommen immer gut an – die waren super lecker!

Tacos are always a hit – they were super tasty!

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✕Common Mistakes

  • Tacos kommen immer gut.

    The separable prefix ‘an’ must be placed at the end; ‘kommen immer gut’ is incomplete.

  • Tacos kommen immer gut an.

    ‘gut kommen’ changes the meaning to ‘to come well’; the idiom is ‘gut ankommen’.

  • Tacos kommen gut immer an.

    Placing ‘immer’ after ‘gut’ sounds unnatural; it should stay between the verb stem and the prefix.

↔Alternatives

  • Tacos sind immer ein Hit.

    Tacos are always a hit.

  • Tacos kommen immer gut an bei den Gästen.

    Tacos are always well received by the guests.

  • Tacos kommen immer gut an, egal wo man sie serviert.

    Tacos always go over well, no matter where you serve them.

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Cultural Tip

In German, ‘gut ankommen’ is used for anything that is positively received – food, jokes, ideas, even new policies. It’s informal but perfectly acceptable in everyday conversation. When speaking about food, you can also use ‘ein Hit sein’ for a slightly more colloquial tone.