der Zuzug, ¨-e
influx
The German word "Zuzug" is a noun that means "influx" or "immigration". It refers to the act of moving into a place, typically when people relocate to a new area, often implying an increase in population. The word is composed of "zu" (to) and "Zug" (movement or pull).
Similar words in German include "Einwanderung" (immigration), which specifically refers to the act of coming to live in a new country, and "Zuwanderung," which is often used more generically for movement into a region.
The difference between "Zuzug" and other similar words is that "Zuzug" generally emphasizes the movement or arrival aspect rather than the legal or formal status that words like "Einwanderung" may imply. "Zuwanderung" focuses more on migration dynamics rather than the localized act of settling in a specific area.
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Examples
Der Zuzug vieler neuer Bewohner hat die Stadt verändert.noun
The influx of many new residents has changed the city
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