zugehen
approach · go toward
Sich in Richtung von etwas oder jemandem bewegen oder nähern.
The German word „zugehen“ is a verb composed of „zu“ (to/towards) and „gehen“ (to go). It generally means „to approach“, „to happen“, or „to be addressed“, depending on context.
Similar words:
- "ankommen" (to arrive)
- "nähern" (to approach)
- "eintreten" (to enter)
Differences:
- „zugehen“ often implies movement or events directed toward a target or happening in a temporal sense.
- „ankommen“ focuses on arrival at a destination.
- „nähern“ emphasizes the process of getting closer physically.
- „eintreten“ means to enter a physical space, not just approach.
Example:
„Das Problem geht mich direkt zu.“ (The problem concerns me directly.)
Here, it means "is directed to" or "affects".
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Examples
Es geht auf Mitternacht zu.verb
It's approaching midnight.
Viele Leute gehen freundlich aufeinander zu.verb
Many people go toward each other in a friendly way.
Viele Leute gehen oft freundlich aufeinander zu.verb
Many people often approach each other in a friendly manner.
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