Zu
Example: Ich gehe zu meinem Freund nach Hause.
Definition
"Zu" is a German preposition used to indicate direction towards a person, place, or event, often translated as "to" in English. It commonly expresses movement or approach, such as in the phrase "Ich gehe zu meinem Freund nach Hause," meaning "I am going to my friend's house."
Etymology
The German preposition "zu" originates from Old High German "zuo," which meant "to" or "toward." It is related to the English word "to" and other Germanic languages' similar prepositions. Did you know that "zu" has stayed remarkably consistent in meaning through centuries of German language development?
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"Zu" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (A1) - set 4", containing 104 commonly used words.
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