zusetzen

hat zugesetzt · setzte zu
Based on: setzen, zu
zu verb
  1. to give a hard time
  2. to add
1.

to give a hard time

("jemandem zusetzen" - mainly for situations and circumstances that give someone a hard time. Think of continued stress at work or cold temperatures. NOT for a difficult task or a person giving you a hard time.)
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Examples
  • Die Hitze setzt mir sehr zu.
  • The heat really gives me a hard time.
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2.

to add

(Mainly, in context of industrial food production, and there, the noun "der Zusatz" is more common. NOT for normal cooking when you add salt or something.)
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  • Dem Produkt sind keine Chemikalien zugesetzt.
  • No chemicals have been added to this product.
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How many meanings does the German word 'zusetzen' have?

zusetzen has 2 distinct meanings: 1. to give a hard time, 2. to add.

What is the past tense of 'zusetzen'?

hat zugesetzt / setzte zu

What is 'zusetzen' related to?

The word 'zusetzen' is related to setzen and zu.

Where can I learn more about 'zusetzen'?

Check out the main YourDailyGerman Dictionary for more German vocabulary entries.