Meaning 1neutral · 82%
To occur in addition to what exists or to join an existing group.
Natural examples
Zum Grundgehalt kommen regelmäßige Zuschläge hinzu.
Regular bonuses are added to the base salary.
Im letzten Moment kam noch ein Gast hinzu.
One more guest joined at the last minute.
Zu den Reparaturen sind neue Kosten hinzugekommen.
New costs have been added to the repairs.
Usage note
Hinzukommen is separable and forms its perfect with sein: Die Kosten sind hinzugekommen. One thing comes in addition to another.
Mini-lesson: hinzukommen
To occur in addition to what exists or to join an existing group. Hinzukommen is separable and forms its perfect with sein: Die Kosten sind hinzugekommen. One thing comes in addition to another.
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