verb
mitziehen
pull along
The German word "mitziehen" is a separable verb made of the words:
- mit (with)
- ziehen (to pull)
Meaning:
"mitziehen" means to pull along with, to join in moving, or to cooperate/follow along. It can be used literally (e.g., pulling something together) or figuratively (e.g., going along with an idea or process).
Similar words:
- mitmachen (to participate)
- mitkommen (to come along)
- zustimmen (to agree)
Difference:
- "mitziehen" emphasizes actively pulling or moving together or aligning oneself with a movement or process,
- whereas "mitmachen" simply focuses on participation,
- "mitkommen" focuses on accompanying someone physically,
- and "zustimmen" denotes agreement more explicitly.
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Examples
Du musst beim Seilziehen mitziehen.verb
You have to pull along in the tug of war.
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