zubekommen

hat zubekommen · bekam zu
Based on: bekommen, zu
zu verb
1.

to manage to close

Opposite: aufbekommen
(Think of a very very full suitcase. More "high" cousin of "zukriegen".)
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Examples
  • Ich bekomme den Koffer einfach nicht zu, er ist viel zu voll.
  • I just can't manage to close the suitcase; it's way too full.

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How many meanings does the German word 'zubekommen' have?

zubekommen has 1 distinct meaning: 1. to manage to close.

What is the past tense of 'zubekommen'?

hat zubekommen / bekam zu

What is 'zubekommen' related to?

The word 'zubekommen' is related to bekommen and zu.

Where can I learn more about 'zubekommen'?

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