How to Say ‘Come by / stop by’ in German
Vorbeikommen
for-BYE-kom-men
[for-BYE-kom-men]
💬 Usage Tip: Separable verb alert: "vorbeikommen." In full sentences, pieces may split apart—German likes puzzles.
🇩🇪 In Germany: Perfect verb for technicians or installers visiting your home.
Phrase Breakdown
Vorbeikommen
[for-BYE-kom-men]
to come by
A separable verb used when someone visits a place briefly, for example for an appointment or site survey.
Der Techniker kann morgen zum Besichtigungstermin vorbeikommen.
The technician can come by tomorrow for the inspection appointment.
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