How is the phrase zur Sprache kommen translated from German to English

English translation
come up
phrase

Erwähnt werden oder unerwartet geschehen.

To be mentioned, or to happen unexpectedly.

Examples with “zur Sprache kommen”

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  • Dein Name kam in der Sitzung zur Sprache. — Your name came up in the meeting.

  • Ein Fremder trat heran und fragte nach der Uhrzeit. — A stranger came up and asked the time.

  • Es ist etwas dazwischengekommen, ich kann heute Abend nicht. — Something came up, so I can't join you tonight.

  • Ein Kellner trat mit der Karte an unseren Tisch. — A waiter came up to our table with the menu.

  • Kommt diese Frage oft zur Sprache? — Does this question come up often?

  • Komm nach der Vorstellung her und sag Hallo. — Come up and say hello after the show.

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