ziehen

Meaning and Usage

"Ziehen" means "to pull" or "to move" in German. It describes the action of applying force to cause something to move toward or with you.

Linguistic Analysis

"Ziehen" is a verb. It does not have a prefix and is derived from the Middle High German word "zihen."

Comparisons between German and English

The word "ziehen" is similar to the English word "to pull" in terms of its meaning, both describing the action of moving something toward or with you by applying force.

Example Sentences

1. Er will den Wagen aus dem Schlamm ziehen. (He wants to pull the car out of the mud.)
2. Die Kinder ziehen den Schlitten den Hügel hinauf. (The children pull the sled up the hill.)

Memory Tips

Associate "ziehen" with "pulling" to remember its meaning.

Additional Vocabulary

Related words: bewegen (to move), ziehen (to drag)