„Er kam mit dem 5-Uhr-Zug an."
He arrived on the 5 o'clock train.
What does „Er kam mit dem 5-Uhr-Zug an." mean in German?
„Er kam mit dem 5-Uhr-Zug an." means "He arrived on the 5 o'clock train.." Literally: "He came on the 5-o'clock train.."
Literal Translation
"He came on the 5-o'clock train."
English Equivalent
"He arrived on the 5 o'clock train."
This English idiom conveys the same meaning as the German expression.
Grammar Notes
Separable verb 'ankommen'
When is this idiom used?
This expression is used in formal or literary German, often found in written texts and speeches.
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