Come from Meaning in English
expression
ˈkəm/ /ˈfɹəm
KUHM-frum
kˈʌm/ /fɹˈɒm
kuhm-FROM
Definition
To originate from a place, family, or source; used to talk about where someone or something was born, started, or developed.
Usage & Nuances
Common in both formal and informal English for talking about origin (people, things, ideas). Often followed by a place, country, or background. Can also carry the meaning of 'be caused by.' Do not confuse with 'come to' (arrive) or 'come out' (emerge).
Spanish: venir de - proceder de - ser de (origen)Portuguese (BR): vir de - ser de (origem)Portuguese (PT): vir de - ser de (origem)Chinese (Simplified): 来自 - 出自Chinese (Traditional): 來自 - 出自Hindi: से आना - का होना (मूल)Arabic: يأتي من - ينحدر منBengali: থেকে আসা - থেকে উদ্ভূত হওয়াRussian: происходить из - быть изJapanese: 出身だ - 来る（由来する）Vietnamese: đến từ - xuất phát từKorean: 출신이다 - 비롯되다Turkish: gelmek (bir yerden) - kaynaklanmakUrdu: سے آنا - سے تعلق رکھناIndonesian: berasal dari - berasal
Example Sentences
Where do you come from?
basic
Oranges come from warm countries.
basic
My parents come from Italy.
basic
Good ideas often come from teamwork.
natural
He doesn't remember where that tradition comes from.
natural
Most of our problems come from poor communication.
natural