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Zu Translations, meanings and synonyms
"Zu" is mainly used as preposition meaning "to", "towards" or "at". It is also used as particle and adverb.
Essential properties of "zu"
Its most important properties are:
Properties as Preposition
- Governed cases: dative
- Functions: local
- Contracted forms: zum (zu dem), zur (zu der)
Meanings of "zu" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms
It has the meanings and uses detailed below:
1.) "Indicates direction or destination"
"Zu", when used with this meaning, acts as preposition.
- Definition: "Indicates direction or destination towards a place or person."
- Translation(s): to, towards, at
- Synonym(s): nach, Richtung
- Antonym(s): weg
- Related word(s): von, aus
📝 Some usage examples:
- Ich gehe zu meiner Freundin.
- Der Weg zu dem Bahnhof ist lang.
- Komm bitte zu mir!
2.) "Indicates excess or intensity"
"Zu", when used with this meaning, acts as particle.
- Definition: "Indicates excess or intensity."
- Translation(s): too, excessively, very
- Synonym(s): allzu, übermäßig
- Antonym(s): wenig
- Related word(s): sehr, äußerst
📝 Some usage examples:
- Das ist zu teuer für mich.
- Er spricht zu schnell.
- Sei nicht zu streng mit dir selbst.
3.) "Used to form the infinitive with 'to'"
"Zu", when used with this meaning, acts as particle.
- Definition: "Used to form the infinitive with 'zu'."
- Translation(s): to (infinitive marker)
- Synonym(s): nichts
- Antonym(s): nichts
- Related word(s): um ... zu
📝 Some usage examples:
- Es ist wichtig, Deutsch zu lernen.
- Ich habe keine Zeit, fernzusehen.
- Sie versucht, pünktlich zu sein.
4.) "Indicates something is closed"
"Zu", when used with this meaning, acts as adverb.
- Definition: "Indicates that something is closed or in a closed position."
- Translation(s): closed, shut
- Synonym(s): geschlossen
- Antonym(s): offen
- Related word(s): auf, offen
📝 Some usage examples:
- Die Tür ist zu.
- Mach bitte das Fenster zu.
- Ist der Laden schon zu?