VERB
ziehen/ˈt͡siːən/to pull; to move; to draw
ziehen is a German verb that means to pull, to move, or to draw. It is pronounced /ˈt͡siːən/. In conjugation, the simple past is "zog" and the past participle is "gezogen".
Definitions
1.to move (oneself or something), to relocate(movement)
a.to move (change residence)
Letztes Jahr zog meine Familie nach Berlin.—Last year my family moved to Berlin.
b.to go/move (sometimes figurative, e.g. troops, caravans)
Die Armee zog nach Süden.—The army marched south.
2.to pull something(action)
a.to pull (something physical)
Sie zog die Tür langsam auf.—She slowly pulled the door open.
b.to draw (e.g. a weapon or card)
Er zog sein Schwert und griff an.—He drew his sword and attacked.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | ziehen |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | ziehe |
| Present (du) | ziehst |
| Present (er/sie/es) | zieht |
| Preterite (ich) | zog |
| Participle II | gezogen |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | zöge |
| Imperative (singular) | ziehe |
| Imperative (plural) | zieht |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "ziehen" mean in English?
- "ziehen" means to pull, to move, or to draw. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "ziehen"?
- "ziehen" is pronounced /ˈt͡siːən/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "ziehen"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "ziehen" is "gezogen", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "ziehen"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "ziehen" becomes "zog" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "ziehen"?
- "ziehen" is a verb in German.
