verb

zutreffen

apply · be correct

Es bedeutet, dass etwas richtig, passend oder der Wahrheit entsprechend ist.

The German word "zutreffen" is a verb formed by the combination of "zu," a preposition often meaning "to" or "towards," and "treffen," which means "to meet" or "to hit." As a whole, "zutreffen" means "to apply," "to hold true," or "to be accurate." It indicates that something is correct or valid in a certain context.

Synonyms in German include "stimmen" (to be correct), "passen" (to fit), and "zustimmen" (to agree).

"Zutreffen" specifically implies a correct statement, characteristic, or assumption that corresponds accurately to a fact or a situation, while the synonyms vary slightly in their usages. For example, "stimmen" focuses more on correctness and accuracy, "passen" on the appropriateness or fit of something, and "zustimmen" expresses agreement or concurrence with an opinion or idea.