Zollen Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Zollen" is used as verb with the meaning of "pay (respect/tribute)", "show (respect)" or "render (tribute)".

Essential properties of "zollen"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

Infinitive: zollen
Simple past: zollte
Participle: gezollt

See full conjugation of zollen

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Note: These properties are not absolute. A transitive verb can be used intransitively and vice versa depending on context, and many verbs can be used reflexively even though they are not primarily reflexive.

Meanings of "zollen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To show respect/tribute"

Definition: "To show respect, admiration, or recognition towards someone or something."
Translation(s): pay (respect/tribute), show (respect), render (tribute)
Synonym(s): ehren, würdigen, anerkennen
Antonym(s): missachten, ignorieren
Related word(s): Anerkennung, Respekt, Ehrung

📝 Some usage examples:

Wir sollten ihm für seine Leistungen Respekt zollen.We should pay him respect for his achievements.
Die Gemeinde kam zusammen, um den Opfern Tribut zu zollen.The community gathered to pay tribute to the victims.
Er wollte seiner Lehrerin Dank zollen.He wanted to express his gratitude to his teacher.

2.) "To pay tribute/tax (historical)"

Definition: "To pay a tribute or tax, usually in a historical context."
Translation(s): pay (tribute/tax), render (tribute)
Synonym(s): abgeben, entrichten
Antonym(s): verweigern, zurückhalten
Related word(s): Tribut, Steuer, Abgabe

📝 Some usage examples:

Im Mittelalter mussten die Bauern den Zehnten zollen.In the Middle Ages, farmers had to pay the tithe.
Die Händler mussten an der Grenze Zoll zollen.The merchants had to pay customs at the border.
Er war verpflichtet, dem König Tribut zu zollen.He was obliged to pay tribute to the king.

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