German · word
zu
to
/tsuː/preposition
Meanings
- preposition · A1
Used with the dative case to express movement toward a person or place, or in set phrases of location, manner, or relation.
Wir fahren am Wochenende zu meinen Großeltern.
- adverb · A1
Used before an adjective or adverb to indicate an excessive or undesirable degree.
Die Suppe ist leider viel zu heiß.
- particle · A2
Used immediately before an infinitive verb to connect it to another clause or verb.
Es ist nicht einfach, eine neue Sprache zu lernen.
Appears in 7 scenarios
Tell the driver your destinationGive the driver your street address or hotel name. Ask about weekend plansFind out what your colleague is doing this Saturday. Complain about noiseAsk your neighbor to turn down their loud music. Find the supermarketAsk a local for directions to the nearest grocery store. Describe a typical weekendTalk about what you usually do during your days off. Ask for a different sizeAsk the store clerk for a bigger or smaller size.
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