zustecken

hat zugesteckt · steckte zu
Based on: stecken, zu
zu verb
1.

to slip someone something

("jemandem+Dat etwas+Dat zustecken" - the idea is to covertly give someone a small item, maybe directly into the pocket. Think of a grandma secretly giving their grandchild 20 bucks even though mom said no.)
+ Add Note
Examples
  • Die Großmutter steckt ihrem Enkel heimlich einen Zwanzig-Euro-Schein zu.
  • The grandmother slips her grandson a twenty-euro note secretly.

Word Family

Knowing relations between words can help understand their meanings and build a more connected vocabulary network. Here, you can explore parents and offspring and discover the whole family.

  • shows how many children or parents the word has
  • get the translations and a link
Loading word family…
Sources for Etymology:

Questions and Comments

Do you have questions about the usage or meaning of “zustecken”? Just ask here and I’ll try to clear it up.

guest

0 Comments
Newest
Oldest

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

zustecken has 1 distinct meaning: 1. to slip someone something.

What is the past tense of 'zustecken'?

hat zugesteckt / steckte zu

What is 'zustecken' related to?

The word 'zustecken' is related to stecken and zu.

Where can I learn more about 'zustecken'?

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