This is the 14263rd most frequent German word.
herkamen
"Herkamen" is the past tense of "herkommen," meaning "came from" or "originated from."
The verb 'herkamen' is used here to express the origin or starting point in the context of memory and recollection.
Ich erinnere mich, woher wir damals herkamen.
I remember where we came from back then.
In this sentence, 'herkamen' is utilized to inquire about the source or origin of a concept or idea.
Kannst du mir sagen, woher diese Idee herkamen?
Can you tell me where this idea came from?
Here, 'herkamen' signifies the movement or arrival of people from a certain place, focusing on their starting location.