verb
zuziehen
close · draw · sustain
Etwas schließen oder so bewegen, dass es dicht wird, zum Beispiel eine Tür, ein Fenster oder einen Reißverschluss.
The German word "zuziehen" is a separable verb made of "zu" (meaning "towards" or "closed") and "ziehen" (meaning "to pull" or "to draw").
Meaning:
- To pull together or close (e.g., curtains: die Vorhänge zuziehen).
- To contract or incur (e.g., an injury: eine Verletzung zuziehen).
- To move into (especially a residence: in eine neue Wohnung zuziehen).
Similar words:
- anziehen (to put on, to attract)
- heranziehen (to bring closer, to consult)
- einziehen (to move in, to collect)
Difference:
- Zuziehen emphasizes the action of pulling toward or closing or the act of acquiring something (like an injury), or moving into a place from outside.
- Unlike einziehen, which often just means "to move in," zuziehen can have the additional nuance of "pulling together" or "drawing shut".
- Anziehen is more about attracting or putting on clothing, not necessarily "pulling close."
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Examples
Er zieht die Tür zu.verb
He closes the door.
Man sollte nachts die Vorhänge zuziehen.verb
One should draw the curtains at night.
Beim schnellen Laufen hat sie sich eine Muskelverletzung zugezogen.verb
While running fast, she has sustained a muscle injury.
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