zu
to
Meaning of zu
in Richtung auf einen Ort oder eine Person
toward a place or person
Pronunciation
zu with English translation
zu usage examples
Wir gehen zu Oma.
We're going to Grandma's.
Ich gehe zum Arzt.
I'm going to the doctor.
zu synonyms
What's the difference between zu, nach, in, auf, bei, bis, von, and mit
Shows movement toward a place or person: “to,” “toward,” “after” in some contexts.
Used for movement onto a surface or upward, and for some open places: “onto,” “up to,” “on.”
Means “at,” “with,” or “by,” often for being at a person’s place or near someone/something.
Advanced: broader words
Marks an end point in time, distance, or limit: “until,” “up to,” “to.” It is less about direction and more about endpoint.
Shows the starting point, origin, or “from.” It describes where something comes from, not where it goes to.
Means accompaniment or means: “with.” It is about being together, not about direction toward a place.
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Questions about this word
What does zu mean?
toward a place or person
How do you pronounce zu?
zu is pronounced [t͡suː].
How is zu used in a sentence?
We're going to Grandma's. Translation: Wir gehen zu Oma.
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