zulaufen

läuft zu · ist zugelaufen · lief zu
Based on: laufen, zu
zu verb
  1. to walk toward
  2. "to come to"
1.

to walk toward

("zulaufen auf+Acc" - in the literal sense. Sounds more "energetic" and determinded than "zugehen auf+Acc".)
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2.

"to come to"

("jemandem+Dat zulaufen" - Specific word for when a stray animal comes to YOU and you adopt it. Think a cat baby in your basement.)
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How many meanings does the German word 'zulaufen' have?

zulaufen has 2 distinct meanings: 1. to walk toward, 2. "to come to".

What is the past tense of 'zulaufen'?

ist zugelaufen / lief zu

What is the er/sie/es form of 'zulaufen'?

er/sie/es läuft zu

What is 'zulaufen' related to?

The word 'zulaufen' is related to laufen and zu.

Where can I learn more about 'zulaufen'?

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