zulegen
acquire · get · increase · get oneself
Etwas bekommen oder anschaffen, sodass man mehr davon hat als vorher.
The German word "zulegen" is a verb that means "to add", "to acquire", or "to gain". It is derived from the prefix "zu" (which can imply an addition or towards) and "legen" (to lay or place). "Zulegen" can be used in various contexts, such as acquiring an asset, increasing weight, or adding something to a collection.
Similar words in German include "hinzufügen" (to add), "steigern" (to increase), and "kaufen" (to buy).
Differences:
- Hinzufügen** emphasizes the act of adding something to an existing item or group explicitly, whereas "zulegen" often implies optional or casual acquisitions.
- Steigern focuses on an increase in quantity or intensity, but does not inherently imply the addition of a separate item or entity like "zulegen" might.
- Kaufen specifically refers to the act of buying, which is an acquisition but does not emphasize the aspect of adding something to what one already has.
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Examples
Er möchte sich ein neues Auto zulegen.verb
He wants to acquire a new car.
Er wird sich ein neues Auto zulegen.verb
He will get himself a new car.
Die Firma legte im letzten Jahr deutlich zu.verb
The company increased significantly last year.
Wir haben uns eine Katze zugelegt.verb
We got ourselves a cat.
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