zuziehen

hat zugezogen · zog zu
Based on: ziehen, zu
zu verb
  1. to move somewhere
  2. to incur, to sustain
  3. to pull shut
  4. to get cloudy
1.

to move somewhere

(Has the vibe of moving into an existing community. Only used in formal contexts. The noun and adjective "zugezogen" are more common than the verb (and still rare).)
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Examples
  • Wer vor weniger als 3 Jahren zugezogen ist, darf bei diesem Referendum nicht wählen.
  • Whoever has moved into the community less than three years ago is not allowed to vote in this referendum.
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2.

to incur, to sustain

("sich+Dat etwas zuziehen" - Mainly used for injuries. Not common at all.)
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  • Thomas hat sich beim Fußball eine Verletzung zugezogen.
  • Thomas sustained/got himself an injury while playing soccer.
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3.

to pull shut

(For a sliding door, curtains or a noose.)
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  • Maria zieht die Gardine zu.
  • Maria pulls the curtain shut.
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4.

to get cloudy

("sich+Acc zuziehen" - for the sky getting overcast.)
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  • Oh, es zieht sich zu. Ich glaube, nachher gibt es Regen.
  • Oh, it's getting overcast. I think, there'll be rain later.
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How many meanings does the German word 'zuziehen' have?

zuziehen has 4 distinct meanings: 1. to move somewhere, 2. to incur, to sustain, 3. to pull shut, 4. to get cloudy.

What is the past tense of 'zuziehen'?

hat zugezogen / zog zu

What is 'zuziehen' related to?

The word 'zuziehen' is related to ziehen and zu.

Where can I learn more about 'zuziehen'?

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