unterkommen

unterkommen

"Unterkommen" means "to find accommodation" or "to find a place (to stay, work, etc.)."

Here, *unterkommen* is used in the sense of 'to find accommodation'.

Ich konnte endlich in einem schönen Hotel unterkommen.

I was finally able to find accommodation in a nice hotel.

In this case, *unterkommen* means 'to find a job or position'.

Nach dem Studium möchte sie in einer guten Firma unterkommen.

After her studies, she wants to find a position in a good firm.

Here, *unterkommen* is used to express finding a temporary and safe place to stay.

Beim Unwetter mussten wir irgendwo sicher unterkommen.

During the storm, we had to find shelter somewhere safe.