zuschieben

hat zugeschoben · schob zu
Based on: schieben, zu
zu verb
  1. to pass to
  2. to shove closed
1.

to pass to

("jemandem etwas zuschieben" - used for Schuld (guild), Verantwortung and other things, like work tasks. It implies that it's not welcome.)
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Examples
  • Thomas schiebt Maria immer die Schuld zu, wenn etwas schiefgeht.
  • Thomas always passes the blame to Maria when something goes wrong.
2.

to shove closed

Opposite: aufschieben
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Examples
  • Ich schiebe das Fenster zu, weil es zieht.
  • I'm shoving the window closed because there's a draft.

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Word of the Day – “schieben”

A fun look at the meaning of "schieben" and what delaying has to do with a drawer and deportations.

Vocab: schieben, abschieben, aufschieben, der Schub, die Schublade, verschieben

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

zuschieben has 2 distinct meanings: 1. to pass to, 2. to shove closed.

What is the past tense of 'zuschieben'?

hat zugeschoben / schob zu

What is 'zuschieben' related to?

The word 'zuschieben' is related to schieben and zu.

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Word of the Day – “schieben”
A fun look at the meaning of "schieben" and what delaying has to do with a drawer and deportations.
Vocab: schieben, abschieben, aufschieben, der Schub, die Schublade, verschieben
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