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ziehen

pull

Meaning of ziehen

Deutsch

etwas zu sich hin bewegen

中文

把某物向自己方向移动

pull

Pronunciation

German
/ˈt͡siːən/

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Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between ziehen, heranziehen, zerren, schleppen, and reißen

H
🇩🇪German
heranziehen

To pull something closer; often sounds somewhat formal or literary, and can also mean to bring in/use someone or something.

A1rare word
Z
🇩🇪German
zerren

To tug hard or drag; suggests a tense, rough, and sometimes unpleasant movement.

A1often
S
🇩🇪German
schleppen

To drag or carry something heavy with effort; often emphasizes weight, tiredness, or inconvenience.

A1often
R
🇩🇪German
reißen

To tear or pull suddenly and strongly; the movement is usually forceful and may damage or break something.

A1very often

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What does ziehen mean?

to move something toward you

How do you pronounce ziehen?

ziehen is pronounced [ˈt͡siːən].

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