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German Phrase

Ich komme aus London.

/ɪç ˈkɔmə aʊs ˈlɔndɔn/
Meaning"I come from London."
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Meaning

This sentence means 'I come from London.' It is used to tell someone the city or country you originate from. The structure is simple: subject + verb + preposition + place.

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When to use

Use this phrase when introducing yourself, answering the question 'Woher kommst du?' (Where are you from?), or talking about your background in casual conversation.

✦Grammar Breakdown

IchkommeausLondon

1

Verb conjugation (kommen)

The verb 'kommen' is regular; for the first person singular (ich) the ending is -e, giving 'komme'.

2

Preposition 'aus' for origin

Use 'aus' to indicate the place you come from; it is followed by the dative case, but city names like London do not change.

3

Capitalization

All nouns, including city names, are capitalized in German.

🗨In Conversation

A

Woher kommst du?

Where are you from?

Ich komme aus London.

I come from London.

B

✕Common Mistakes

  • Ich komm aus London.

    The verb must be conjugated for the first person singular: 'ich komme', not 'ich komm'.

  • Ich komme von London.

    Use 'aus' for origin, not 'von'. 'Von' indicates a point of departure.

↔Alternatives

  • Ich stamme aus London.

    I originate from London.

  • Ich bin aus London.

    I am from London.

  • Ich komme aus der Stadt London.

    I come from the city of London.

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Cultural Tip

In German, 'aus' is the standard preposition for stating origin, while 'von' is used for departure points (e.g., 'Ich fahre von Berlin nach München'). 'Ich bin aus...' is common in spoken language, but 'Ich komme aus...' is slightly more formal and fits well in both spoken and written contexts. Remember that city names stay unchanged in the dative case, so you say 'aus London', not 'aus Londons'.