zu

preposition

You are in the right place for the most accurate English equivalent of the word zu, which is "in", along with all its detailed meanings in German! On this page, you can find not only the German-centric definition of the word zu you are curious about, but also example sentences and their translations suitable for different language levels (from A1 to B1). This rich content is prepared for users wondering "What does zu mean?" or "How to use zu?"; it also includes the word's synonyms and different translation levels according to context. Explore the language bridges between German and English with anslate's in-depth translation knowledge!

inside

into

within

during

with

while

at the time of

to the

towards

too

excessively

closed

on (state)

for

indoors

into here

in it

inside of

inwardly

on the inside

shut

Synonyms and Related Words for zu

in innerhalb drin hinein während binnen bei auf hin nach in Richtung allzu übermäßig geschlossen um dicht ein-hinein-drinnen im Inneren herein rein zugemacht darin herein-/rein-innen im Laufe

Definition of "zu" in German

Below are the definitions and usage examples of the word "zu" in its original language, German. This section is designed to help you understand the word in different contexts and sentence structures, especially while learning English.

The definitions and example sentences are presented across a range from beginner (A1) to intermediate (B1) levels. This way, you can learn the word step by step, from its most basic meaning to more complex usages. Each example is provided with its translation in German, ready for correct context and usage.

Gibt eine Richtung, ein Ziel oder einen Empfänger an (immer mit Dativ).

DE: “Ich gehe zum Arzt.”
A1
EN: “I am going to the doctor.”

DE: “Wir fahren am Wochenende zu unseren Großeltern.”
A2
EN: “We are driving to our grandparents' on the weekend.”

DE: “Herzlichen Glückwunsch zum Geburtstag!”
B1
EN: “Happy birthday!”

Drückt ein übermäßiges Maß oder einen hohen Grad aus.

DE: “Der Kaffee ist zu heiß.”
A1
EN: “The coffee is too hot.”

DE: “Diese Jacke ist mir zu teuer.”
A2
EN: “This jacket is too expensive for me.”

DE: “Du fährst viel zu schnell, das ist gefährlich.”
B1
EN: “You're driving way too fast, that's dangerous.”

Zeigt an, dass etwas geschlossen, verriegelt oder nicht geöffnet ist.

DE: “Die Tür ist zu.”
A1
EN: “The door is closed.”

DE: “Mach bitte das Fenster zu, es zieht.”
A2
EN: “Please close the window, there's a draft.”

DE: “Als wir ankamen, hatten die Geschäfte leider schon alle zu.”
B1
EN: “Unfortunately, all the shops were already closed when we arrived.”

Wird als Infinitivpartikel verwendet, um einen Infinitivsatz einzuleiten.

DE: “Ich versuche, Deutsch zu lernen.”
A1
EN: “I am trying to learn German.”

DE: “Vergiss nicht, die Blumen zu gießen.”
A2
EN: “Don't forget to water the flowers.”

DE: “Er hat mir angeboten, mich vom Bahnhof abzuholen.”
B1
EN: “He offered to pick me up from the train station.”

Words Similar in Spelling to zu

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