zu
towards
In the direction of something.
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What's the difference between zu / auf / hin zu / gegen / nach / bei
Indicates movement toward a surface, goal, or destination, often in combinations like "auf etwas zu". It can express a more concrete approach.
Emphasizes direction of movement or development toward something. It sounds a bit more formal and clearly points to a target.
Can mean movement "toward" something, but it also often expresses opposition or collision. In the directional sense, it is not as neutral as "zu".
Most often indicates direction to a city, country, or place rather than a general "towards". It is also used for "after" and in other constructions.
Means "at, by, near" and indicates being close to someone or something, not movement toward it. It only matches "towards" very indirectly.
Means "from" and shows the starting point of movement or origin. It is more the opposite direction of "towards".
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How to pronounce zu and what this word means
zu means 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 dem Fenster.
zu transcription
/tsuː/
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zu meaning: what does it mean?
Bezeichnet eine Richtung auf etwas hin.
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 dem Fenster. Translation: Он идёт к окну.
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