German Word · Native
auftauchen
to come up (of a subject or name in conversation, a difficulty in a project, etc.)
Pronunciation: [ˈʔaʊ̯ftaʊ̯χn̩]
Meaning
to come up (of a subject or name in conversation, a difficulty in a project, etc.)
Example
Die Frage tauchte nicht auf, als ich mit ihr redete.
The question didn't come up when I was talking with her.
Practice tips
- Practice auftauchen out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this German word is for native-level learners.