Zulegen Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Zulegen" is used as verb with the meaning of "to increase", "to gain" or "to add".

Essential properties of "zulegen"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

  • Infinitive: zulegen
  • Simple past: legte zu
  • Participle: zugelegt

See full conjugation of zulegen

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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 "zulegen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To increase in quantity, weight, or speed"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Er muss zulegen, um das Rennen zu gewinnen.He has to gain speed to win the race.
  2. Die Firma konnte ihren Umsatz im letzten Jahr zulegen.The company was able to increase its revenue last year.
  3. Sie hat beschlossen, mehr Sport zu treiben, um Muskeln zuzulegen.She decided to exercise more to gain muscles.

2.) "To acquire or buy something new"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Wir müssen uns einen neuen Kühlschrank zulegen.We need to get a new refrigerator.
  2. Er hat sich ein neues Auto zugelegt.He bought himself a new car.
  3. Ich überlege, mir ein Smartphone zuzulegen.I'm thinking about getting a smartphone.

3.) "To accelerate or speed up"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Der Fahrer musste zulegen, um den Zug nicht zu verpassen.The driver had to speed up to not miss the train.
  2. Wenn wir pünktlich ankommen wollen, müssen wir zulegen.If we want to arrive on time, we have to speed up.
  3. Die Läuferin legte auf der letzten Runde noch einmal zu.The runner picked up the pace again on the last lap.
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