Zu - translation, pronunciation and examples
towards
in the direction of something
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When to use zu
к двери
к центру
к концу
домой
на север
zu usage examples
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towards — in the direction of something
Used for movement in the direction of a place, city, person, or goal.
Usually means “against,” not just direction; it can suggest opposition or contact.
Refers to the direction itself, not the destination.
Used when movement is toward a surface, edge, or a point next to something.
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towards — in the direction of something
Er geht zu der Tür.
Он идёт к двери.
Used for movement in the direction of a place, city, person, or goal.
Wir fahren nach Berlin.
Мы едем в Берлин.
Usually means “against,” not just direction; it can suggest opposition or contact.
Der Ball flog gegen die Wand.
Мяч полетел в стену.
Refers to the direction itself, not the destination.
Wir gehen Richtung Bahnhof.
Мы идём в сторону вокзала.
Used when movement is toward a surface, edge, or a point next to something.
Wir gehen an den Strand.
Мы идём на пляж.
Usually means “at,” “with,” or “near”; it does not express movement toward something.
Ich bin bei meiner Freundin.
Я у своей подруги.
Very close to “toward”: emphasizes movement in the direction of something, but sounds longer and more descriptive.
Das Auto fährt in Richtung von Köln.
Машина едет в сторону Кёльна.
Can mean movement “onto” or “to” a surface, place, or target, often with a sense of approaching.
Wir gehen auf den Markt.
Мы идём на рынок.
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How to pronounce zu and what this word means
zu translation: towards. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce zu
/tsuː/
zu translation
towards
zu examples
Er geht zu der Tür.
zu transcription
/tsuː/
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zu meaning: what does it mean?
in Richtung von etwas
zu pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
zu is pronounced as /tsuː/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
zu definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
Er geht zu der Tür. Translation: Он идёт к двери.
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