zuarbeiten

hat zugearbeitet · arbeitete zu
Based on: arbeiten, zu
zu verb
1.

to assist someone, to do someone's groundwork

("jemandem+ Dat zuarbeiten" - The idea is that someone does all kinds of supporting work while someone else is the main project lead. Not commonly used for an actual assistant or secretary.)
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Examples
  • Ich arbeite der Projektleiterin im Hintergrund zu, damit sie sich auf die Präsentation konzentrieren kann.
  • I assist the project manager in the background so she can focus on the presentation.

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

zuarbeiten has 1 distinct meaning: 1. to assist someone, to do someone's groundwork.

What is the past tense of 'zuarbeiten'?

hat zugearbeitet / arbeitete zu

What is 'zuarbeiten' related to?

The word 'zuarbeiten' is related to arbeiten and zu.

Where can I learn more about 'zuarbeiten'?

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