ziehen
pull
Meaning of ziehen
etwas zu sich hin bewegen
to move something toward you
Pronunciation
ziehen with English translation
ziehen usage examples
Er zieht das Seil zu sich.
He pulls the rope toward himself.
Er zog den Koffer langsam hinter sich her.
He slowly pulled the suitcase behind him.
ziehen synonyms
What's the difference between ziehen, heranziehen, zerren, schleppen, and reißen
To pull something closer; often sounds somewhat formal or literary, and can also mean to bring in/use someone or something.
To tug hard or drag; suggests a tense, rough, and sometimes unpleasant movement.
To drag or carry something heavy with effort; often emphasizes weight, tiredness, or inconvenience.
To tear or pull suddenly and strongly; the movement is usually forceful and may damage or break something.
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Questions about this word
What does ziehen mean?
to move something toward you
How do you pronounce ziehen?
ziehen is pronounced [ˈt͡siːən].
How is ziehen used in a sentence?
He pulls the rope toward himself. Translation: Er zieht das Seil zu sich.
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