zuweisen

hat zugewiesen · wies zu
Based on: weisen, zu
zu verb
1.

to assign, to allot

("jemandem+Dat etwas+Acc zuweisen" - a formal, slightly commanding sounding verb for the idea of saying "There, this is for you." Mostly used for resources or tasks, but also works for a seat, for instance.)
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Examples
  • Der Projektleiter hat jeder Abteilung eine spezifische Aufgabe zugewiesen.
  • The project manager assigned each department a specific task.

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

zuweisen has 1 distinct meaning: 1. to assign, to allot.

What is the past tense of 'zuweisen'?

hat zugewiesen / wies zu

What is 'zuweisen' related to?

The word 'zuweisen' is related to weisen and zu.

Where can I learn more about 'zuweisen'?

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