Zutreffen Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Zutreffen" is used as verb with the meaning of "to apply", "to be applicable" or "to correspond".

Essential properties of "zutreffen"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

Infinitive: zutreffen
Simple past: traf zu
Participle: zugetroffen

irregularseparableintransitive

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 "zutreffen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To be applicable, correspond, or valid"

Definition: "To be applicable, correspond, or be valid in a given situation."
Translation(s): to apply, to be applicable, to correspond, to be valid
Synonym(s): gelten, passen, stimmen
Antonym(s): unzutreffend
Related word(s): zutreffen auf, zutreffend

📝 Some usage examples:

Diese Regel trifft auf alle Mitarbeiter zu.This rule applies to all employees.
Ihre Beschreibung trifft genau auf die Situation zu.Your description exactly matches the situation.
Was Sie sagen, trifft nicht auf mich zu.What you are saying does not apply to me.

2.) "To be correct or accurate"

Definition: "To be correct or accurate."
Translation(s): to be correct, to be accurate, to be right
Synonym(s): stimmen, richtig sein
Antonym(s): falsch
Related word(s): zutreffen auf, zutreffend

📝 Some usage examples:

Ihre Vermutung trifft vollkommen zu.Your assumption is completely correct.
Die Prognose traf leider nicht zu.Unfortunately, the prognosis was not correct.
Wenn meine Berechnung zutrifft, haben wir genug Geld.If my calculation is correct, we have enough money.

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