das Zeug haben zu

Based on: Zeug
Phrase
1.

to have what it takes for/to

Examples
  • Thomas hat das Zeug zum Unternehmer.
  • Thomas has what it takes to be an entrepreneur.
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Word of the Day – “das Zeug”

Zeug means stuff. And Spielzeug literally means playstuff. But there's much more. Zeuge is witness and überzeugen is to convince. Today, we'll find out why.

Vocab: das Zeug, der Zeuge, das Zeugnis, erzeugen, das Flugzeug, das Feuerzeug, das Spielzeug, überzeugen

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How many meanings does the German word 'das Zeug haben zu' have?

das Zeug haben zu has 1 distinct meaning: 1. to have what it takes for/to.

What is 'das Zeug haben zu' related to?

The word 'das Zeug haben zu' is related to Zeug.

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Word of the Day – “das Zeug”
Zeug means stuff. And Spielzeug literally means playstuff. But there's much more. Zeuge is witness and überzeugen is to convince. Today, we'll find out why.
Vocab: das Zeug, der Zeuge, das Zeugnis, erzeugen, das Flugzeug, das Feuerzeug, das Spielzeug, überzeugen
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