Komm

Komm is a German word that functions as the second-person singular imperative form of the verb kommen, meaning to come. Used to address one person informally, komm serves as a direct command or invitation and appears in a variety of contexts, from everyday conversation to improvised dialogue in media. As an imperative, it conveys immediacy and can stand alone or lead into a longer clause, such as komm hier or komm mit. In German syntax, the subject du is typically understood and not expressed in komm.

In common usage, komm is found in many fixed phrases and colloquial expressions, including invites and encouragements. Its tone can range from casual to urgent, depending on the accompanying words and intonation. The form is also frequent in lyrics, dialogue, and titles within German-language culture, where it often signals invitation, urging, or a call to action.

Etymology and related forms: komm is derived from the verb kommen, which has Germanic roots and cognates in other Germanic languages (for example, Dutch komen and English come). Related forms include kommt (he/she/it comes) and kam (came), illustrating the broader verb conjugation pattern in German.

Beyond its grammatical role, komm may appear as a title or part of a title in German-language media, often to convey urgency or invitation. The word remains a common and recognizable part of everyday speech, as well as of artistic and popular expressions.