terugkomen
to come back, to return
Intermediate Verb
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Pronunciation
təˈrʏxˌkoːmə(n)
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Cultural Note
'Terugkomen' is a separable verb. In main clauses the prefix 'terug' moves to the end. The Dutch also use 'terugkeren' as a more formal alternative, and 'terugkomen op' means 'to come back to' a topic in conversation.
📝 Example Sentences
Wanneer kom je terug van vakantie?
When are you coming back from vacation?
We zijn gisteren teruggekomen uit Italië.
We came back from Italy yesterday.
Ik wil daar graag nog eens terugkomen.
I would like to come back there again sometime.